CROOKS INC + Loafus - EFG London Jazz Festival 2025
Crooks Inc + Loafus
Entry Requirements: Under 16s are not permitted in the venue. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
CROOKS INC. is a six-piece collective redefining the contours of UK jazz. Rooted in London’s genre-bending underground, their sound weaves together the warmth of neo-soul, the improvisational spirit of jazz, and the groove-heavy sensibilities of '90s R&B. With a line-up featuring bass, drums, guitar, keys, saxophone, and vocals, the group draws inspiration from artists such as Yussef Dayes, Hiatus Kaiyote, Erykah Badu, and Yazmin Lacey—while carving a sonic identity entirely their own.
Since forming in late 2021, CROOKS INC. has been steadily building momentum, earning a reputation for their immersive live shows and rich, collaborative energy. They've graced the stages of London venues like 93 Feet East, The Lower Third, Brixton Jamm and have performed at major events including London Jazz Festival and The Great Escape Festival.
Loafus is a psychedelic artist and musician from the South Wales Valleys, UK.
Loafus's music is a mellow psychedelic blend of grunge, blues and jazz inspired by the likes of Nirvana, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Pixies, Crumb and Nick Drake. Her lyrics often talk about trusting in the flow of life and living for yourself. Loafus's passion for the natural world is depicted in her visual art which often features creatures, plants and mushrooms.
Line Up
Crooks Inc
Loafus
Loafus is a singer / songwriter, multi instrumentalist and visual artist hailing from the Llynfi Valley, South Wales UK. Her music is a Dreamy, Psychedelic blend of Grunge, Blues and Jazz inspired by the likes of Nirvana, Amy Winehouse, Jimi Hendrix, Pixies, Crumb, Blind Melon, Mazzy Star and Nick Drake.
Loaf's soulful vocals mix with grungey discordant guitar riffs to form a mellow mixing pot of blues, jazz and R&B. Accompanied by punchy, oafish basslines and drums, Loafus’s unique mixture of genres is not one to miss.
Loaf’s lyrics often talk about living for yourself and trusting in the natural flow of life, having grown up in an arty household she was inspired to create and stay true to herself from a young age. Loaf’s passion for the natural world is depicted in her visual art which often features plants, creatures and mushrooms. Loafus Art and Music blend perfectly together in a floaty dreamscape.