Dim Lit (Incie Exclusive) (2LP) [Vinyl]

Polar Bear’s groundbreaking debut Dim Lit (2004) is being released on vinyl for the first time, celebrating over two decades since its arrival reshaped the UK jazz landscape.

Led by visionary drummer and composer Seb Rochford, Dim Lit introduced a band unafraid to blur the lines between jazz, electronic music, and avant-garde experimentation. With its raw energy, intricate compositions, and fearless improvisation, the album laid the foundation for what would become Polar Bear’s signature sound—expansive, unpredictable, and entirely their own.

From the very beginning, Dim Lit positioned Polar Bear as one of the most forward-thinking groups of their generation. The dynamic interplay between Rochford, saxophonists Pete Wareham and Mark Lockheart, bassist Tom Herbert, and electronics wizard Leafcutter John resulted in a shape-shifting sonic experience that defied easy categorization.

With hypnotic grooves, explosive improvisation, and unexpected detours, Dim Lit remains a vital document of a band redefining what jazz could be. This long-awaited first-ever vinyl edition offers listeners—both longtime fans and newcomers—a chance to experience the album’s deep, layered soundscapes in an immersive new format.

Now represented digitally by Edition Records, the Polar Bear catalogue continues to inspire and resonate, ensuring the band's legacy reaches new audiences around the world.

• Released: 06/13/2025
• Availability : Available
• Format: Vinyl
• Genre: 124