SEL BALAMIR

Sel Balamir’s passion for windsurfing has helped keep him sane during these strangest of times, and has also led directly to his new solo record, Swell, which features three evocative, sea-inspired soundscapes. Here the Amplifier man gives us the background to the music’s natural tempos and ocean-bound textures, updates us on the state of play with his bandmate, drummer Matt Brobin, and also reflects on the passing of the years.

Swell’s very you, but shows off a different side, perhaps?

Yeah, I think so. I haven’t had Matt [Brobin, Amplifier’s drummer] to play with so I’ve