Mum Does The Washing

Joshua Idehen’s Mum Does The Washing EP is a captivating blend of poetry, spoken word, and modern club sounds. Known for his work with The Comet Is Coming and Sons of Kemet, the British-Nigerian artist continues to push boundaries on this new release, collaborating with Swedish producer Ludvig Parment. The four tracks fuse profound reflections with grooves that make you want to move.

The title track, “Mum Does The Washing,” kicks things off with Idehen’s signature spoken word, where he channels the wisdom of a mother explaining life one piece of clothing at a time. This playful yet profound poem has already caught the ear of Jamz Supernova, Huw Stephens, and even Robbie Williams. Next, “Could Be Forever” slows things down, diving deep into the power of love and sacrifice, inspired by real-life stories of dedication—like that of an immigrant father working in London to support his family back home.

“Tactics For Survival,” the EP’s focus track, opens with an arresting piano riff by Estonian pianist Hanakiv, before building into a meditative indie-dance banger. It’s a track born out of the pandemic, where Idehen and Parment explored how different cultures cope with crisis. The EP closes with a playful yet introspective cover of Talking Heads' “Once In A Lifetime,” where Idehen reflects on life’s twists and turns with both wonder and a touch of self-doubt.

With support from big names like Jamz Supernova, Huw Stephens, and Robbie Williams, Mum Does The Washing cements Joshua Idehen as a creative force. Don't miss his headline show at London’s MOTH Club on December 7—this is one poet you’ll want to see live.