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Jordan Rakei is heading out on the “A Safe Place To Be Wild” tour, which will take him across Europe. On April 6, 2027, he’ll perform at Kaufleuten in Zurich, bringing music that defies easy categorization. His sound blends soul, jazz, R&B, and modern soundscapes with a quiet intensity.
Jordan Rakei is one of those musicians who build songs like rooms. The piano often forms the framework, the voice draws delicate lines, and the groove holds it all together. His music sounds warm, but never complacent. It doesn’t seek a quick chorus, but rather the interplay between jazz harmony, neo-soul, electronic beats, and pop structures. This blend feels controlled, yet rarely polished to a shine.
Born in New Zealand and shaped by his time in Australia, the musician later refined his sound in London. There, Rakei found a scene where jazz, beatmaking, and songwriting naturally intertwine. This openness continues to shape his records to this day. Even though his songs often begin quietly, they carry a distinct inner tension.
Early works showcased Rakei as an accomplished bedroom producer with a knack for warm chords. But by the time albums like “Wallflower,” “Origin,” and “What We Call Life” were released, the question of identity had come to the forefront. On “The Loop,” the arrangements took on a grander scale. Strings, choirs, and extended arcs of tension expanded the soulful core without overshadowing it.
That is precisely where Rakei’s strength lies. He uses complexity not as a showpiece, but as an emotional amplifier. A song of his can begin almost like chamber music and later shift into a bouncy beat. The voice remains a calm focal point, even as the production grows around it.
With “Between Us” in 2026, Rakei brought collaboration to the forefront. The EP brings together contributions from Jalen Ngonda, Tom McFarland, Femi Koleoso, FKJ, and Nubya Garcia. Rakei lets other voices in, but retains his signature style: muted tones, precise grooves, and melodies that don’t force themselves upon the listener. His music thrives on depth, rhythm, and the art of making nuances audible.
“A Safe Place To Be Wild” is Jordan Rakei’s seventh album and will be released on October 30, 2026. It is an intimate and emotionally raw album about vulnerability, creative freedom, and the art of self-acceptance. The “A Safe Place To Be Wild” tour will be the artist’s largest headlining tour to date.
His music becomes particularly tangible in a live setting. That’s when the interplay between soul, jazz, and R&B becomes clearer. Advance ticket sales for the concert on April 6, 2027, at Kaufleuten Zurich begin for Live Club Members on July 22 at 11 a.m., and general advance sales start on July 24 at 11 a.m.