Ian Ewing is a self-taught instrumentalist, producer and artist who blends a smooth mix of hip hop, electronica, and R&B to create a sound that has been supported and showcased by Chillhop Music, SiriusXM, BBC One Extra, Soulection, Complexion's Future Beats Show, Indie Shuffle, and much more. At a young age, the Southern California-based artist (by way of Wisconsin) fell in love with hip hop and the history behind it. This was his gateway into electronic beat production where he finds himself today, as he strives to create ambient compositions of sample-based sounds blended with his own instrumentation. His lifelong love affair with the drums infuses organic rhythmic elements into his music, drawing on influences from a wide variety of drummers, from John Bonham and Ginger Baker, to Yussef Dayes and Benny Greb. Ewing’s music is also directly influenced by the outdoors and the ways we experience it. Whether it’s skimboarding a shorebreak wave, snowboarding a snow-capped mountain, or hiking a wooded trail, Ewing’s inspiration of organic sounds and senses lies in celebrating the natural world and all its wonder. Ewing has headlined various shows across the US, and has both collaborated and toured with artists including Flamingosis, Louis Futon, Joey Pecoraro, Anomalie, Galimatias, and Cautious Clay. While his music claims to be “the official soundtrack of hummus everywhere," this has yet to be confirmed. The newest release from Ian Ewing is a live 'best of' set pulling from the four EPs he released with Nettwerk in 2023. Selecting five tracks to highlight, Ian and artist friends met in California with an HD camera, a Super 8 camera, and a bunch of gear. Featuring Ian Ewing on the drums, Birocratic on the bass, and Ornithology (aka SCayos) on the Rhodes keyboard, the listening and viewing experience feels like sitting on a couch in the living room of close friends. It feels analog, organic, lost in time. The hazy grainy vibes and the crackling chatter come through perfectly in this 20 minute session. A Tiny Desk without the desk. A bunch of friends grooving as the sun goes down.