Malcolm Catto is an English musician, composer, and drummer renowned for his boundary-pushing work in jazz, experimental, and funk music. As the founder of the influential collective The Heliocentrics, he has become a key figure in the modern psych, jazz, and soul scenes, blending complex rhythms with deeply immersive soundscapes. His music is marked by an eclectic mix of genres, drawing from the rich history of jazz, soul, funk, and psychedelia while pushing forward into new sonic territories. Malcolm Catto's early career was defined by his collaborations with a variety of artists and bands, but it was his work with The Heliocentrics—formed in the early 2000s—that garnered him significant attention. The group, known for their genre-defying approach, have worked with a wide range of artists, including Mulatu Astatke, Gil Scott-Heron, and Adrian Sherwood. Malcolm Catto’s drumming style, often described as intricate yet primal, has earned him a reputation as one of the most innovative percussionists of his generation. In addition to his work with The Heliocentrics, he has produced and contributed to several projects that blur the lines between jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music. His production work reflects a meticulous attention to rhythm, atmosphere, and texture, often creating deep, hypnotic grooves that form the backbone of his diverse sound. In 2025, he teamed up with Little Barrie for the album Electric War.
