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Musical shapeshifter House of EL returns with “Egyptian Cotton Sweats”, a meditative new single that continues his string of thought-provoking releases in 2025. Following “Dirty Tricks” and the soulful “Say It Ain’t So”, “Egyptian Cotton Sweats” continues to etch into more introspective territory, peeling back the comforts of modern life to ask, what have we traded for convenience?
“Egyptian cotton sweats – they’re like silk pyjamas for the soul. We wrap ourselves in comfort, but maybe comfort has become our chains. Maybe we’ve traded wonder for Wi-Fi, and joy for a direct debit and package holidays. Got so used to soft living, we forgot how to feel the world raw. Maybe being human ain’t about being safe… maybe it’s about being awake.”
Built on understated production and warm textures, just like the material making of this song, “Egyptian Cotton Sweats” lands like a whispered warning, calling into question the creeping numbness of living where safety has dulled our senses and connection has been replaced by consumption. Where previous single “Dirty Tricks” dissected political manipulation, “Egyptian Cotton Sweats” is more internal, a quiet reckoning with comfort culture.“Egyptian Cotton Sweats” also marks the official announcement of House of EL’s upcoming EP, “What If All Fails?”, a musically mature body of work from an artist who doesn’t just understand the craft of songwriting, but the emotional, political, and existential landscapes that shape it. The project promises to expand on his ongoing themes of truth, illusion, and identity, while showcasing a heightened creative clarity.
So far in 2025, House of EL has been met with major support across key tastemaker platforms. His recent singles have landed features in Notion, a live session on COLORS, multiple spins across BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, and French national stations, as well as top playlist placements on Spotify UK’s New Music Friday, Just Dropped, and Free Form.Far from seeking viral fame, House of EL continues to operate as a creative vessel, an evolving project led by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and producer Kieron McIntosh, whose credits stretch from Becky Hill & Chase & Status’s platinum hit “Disconnect” to work with Janelle Monáe, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Joey Bada$$, Paloma Faith, and more.
With jazz roots and a restless creative spirit, House of EL’s sound fuses elements of soul, indie, and cinematic electronica, drawing inspiration from Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Massive Attack, and Joy Division. All music is released via his independent label WUNDERKIND, where McIntosh leads as writer, producer, and creative director.
His music has soundtracked campaigns for Lancôme (with Zendaya at the Louvre), series like Hanna and The Equalizer, and games like NBA 2K, while live highlights include a London Jazz Festival headline and a standout tour with Reuben James.“Egyptian Cotton Sweats” is the next chapter in House of EL’s sharp, soul-stirring output and stands as proof that meaningful, artful music still cuts through the noise when it comes from a place of truth.
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