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Alabaster DePlume

Jazz/Experimental/Spoken Word·Music·indie·United Kingdom
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HIDDEN GEM
Incredible quality, almost nobody knows them
LISTENERS
259K
YT SUBS
3K
CHAMPIONS
0

Alabaster DePlume is the stage name of Angus 'Gus' Fairbairn, a Manchester-born, London-based musician who works primarily in jazz, spoken word, and experimental music. He is a multi-instrumentalist (saxophone, guitar) who has released seven studio albums, with his recent work receiving critical acclaim from major publications like Pitchfork and NME.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Pitchfork-premiered live session from Cafe OTO
  • Won 2025 D&AD Award for music video excellence
  • Artist in Residence at Le Guess Who? 2021
  • Critical acclaim for 'Come With Fierce Grace' from Pitchfork and NME
WHAT FANS SAY (5)

Had the luck to see this man perform live last week and I think this might have been the best concert I have ever witnessed. Absolutely speechless.

Last.fm user · lastfm

I fucking adore Visit Croatia

Last.fm user · lastfm

absolutely lovely sillyfolk with an absolutely touching sax

Last.fm user · lastfm

Instant love for GOLD. What a gem!

Last.fm user · lastfm

I saw him live and it was incredible. He's such a chap.

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Alabaster DePlume underrated?

Alabaster DePlume has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 88 out of 100. their quality signals — including fan sentiment, critical reception, and artistic consistency — substantially outpace their current visibility. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including pitchfork-premiered live session from cafe oto.

Q:What genre is Alabaster DePlume?

Alabaster DePlume works in Jazz/Experimental/Spoken Word originating from United Kingdom (London). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Alabaster DePlume has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Jazz scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Alabaster DePlume have?

Alabaster DePlume has approximately 259K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 3K YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to Alabaster DePlume?

Fans of Alabaster DePlume often also enjoy Kamasi Washington, GoGo Penguin, Sons of Kemet, Nubya Garcia, Ezra Collective. These artists share common ground in the Jazz space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Alabaster DePlume's approach to jazz/experimental/spoken word, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Alabaster DePlume more famous?

With a Gap Score of 88/100, Alabaster DePlume's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; their genre leans experimental, which streaming algorithms tend to under-promote compared to more commercially accessible styles.

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