TM Juke (aka Alex Cowan) is a prodigious writer and arranger, a broadminded and captivating DJ and an exceptionally talented producer. TM Juke first recorded with Tru Thoughts as Al Stylus in the early 2000s, releasing tracks on the ‘When Shapes Join Together’ compilations. His debut album ‘Maps from the Wilderness’ (2003) boldly set new musical agendas, whilst retaining a universal appeal.
His second solo album, ‘Forward’ (2006) features collaborations with Jim Oxborrow, Elmore Judd, Naim, Sophie Faricy, Kinny and fellow Tru Thoughts artist Alice Russell. His long-time collaboration with Alice has seen him produce her albums ‘My Favourite Letters’ (2005) and ‘Pot of Gold’ (2009), raising Alice’s profile and cementing TM Juke’s reputation as a producer, songwriter and arranger par excellence. He released ‘Boto and the Second Liners’ (2008) in collaboration with percussionist Jack Baker under the name TM Juke And The Jack Baker Trio, representing their five years on the road together.
TM Juke has toured the world with Alice Russell, promoting her albums, ‘Pot of Gold’ and ‘To Dust’ (2013), as well as working on various projects, including a host of remixes. The last couple of years have seen Al focus on his latest alias Loyal - mixing retro disco with hyper-modern dance music and combining studio geekery with banging live shows - as well as continuing his collaboration with Alice Russell on her new material, due for release on Tru Thoughts in the near future.
