East London producer and DJ IZCO announces his debut solo studio album ‘Powerscroft’, set for release on 1 May via Brownswood Recordings.
The album’s first single, ‘Strike a Pose’ featuring the vocals of Camille Munn offers an early glimpse into the project. To celebrate the release, he will go on a run of UK dates from March to May, culminating at London’s Jazz Cafe.
Named after the road where he grew up, ‘Powerscroft’ marks a defining new chapter for an artist who has spent the past decade shaping the sound of UK dance music. Drawing from jungle, broken beat, grime, garage, soul and dub, the album channels the energy of the dancefloor while remaining deeply rooted in memory, instinct and identity. It captures what it feels like to be inside IZCO’s world, where thoughts, memories and influences collide.
The lead single ‘Strike a Pose’ distills that world into a powerful statement, blending broken beat, garage and soul. “It’s about when someone changes and it’s hard to recognise them anymore,” says IZCO. “The phrase has a few meanings, from confidence to putting on a brave face.” Whilst Camille Munn adds: “It’s about pushing forward. Enhancing self-control through resilience, inner understanding, and mastering emotions. Growth builds you, but it can also separate you, sometimes to the point where someone no longer feels recognisable.”
Hailing from East London, IZCO is a producer and DJ spearheading a new generation that is bringing soul back to the dancefloor. Shaped by the rich musical heritage of his hometown, he has developed a sound that feels familiar yet forward-looking, diverse yet distinctly his own. That sound has taken him across the globe, from New York to Tokyo, alongside standout sets at We Out Here, Outlook and Glastonbury.
IZCO began his journey making grime beats for local rappers including Capo Lee, Novelist and Reek0, before becoming a key figure in the UK’s evolving garage and dance music landscape. In 2018, he launched his long-running Rinse FM show and released his debut EP ‘Tek 5’, earning early underground acclaim.
His production credits include PinkPantheress’ breakout track ‘Passion’, created alongside Jkarri, as well as collaborations and remixes for artists such as Katy B and Greentea Peng. In 2025, IZCO toured Europe with Nia Archives, as well as solo runs in Asia and Australia further cementing his reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting contemporary electronic artists. Among his most meaningful collaborations is his work with reggae icon Bob Andy, which he cites as a formative experience.
Beyond his solo work, IZCO is a label head, promoter and co-founder of the Brighter Days Family, a collective built on community, craft and cooperation. With ‘Powerscroft’, he steps fully into the spotlight, presenting his most personal and fully realised body of work to date. “This album is about channeling my true musical personality and character,” he says. “I’m marking a new chapter by paying tribute to my foundations.”
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