Musician, DJ and broadcaster Graham Smyth is announcing his debut album Music For Babies To Rave And Sleep To, which is set for release via Practise Music on September 5.

The album is said to be designed to be enjoyed by young children and adults alike, and features two distinct sonic palates with a Toy Piano (Side A) and Toy Kalimba (Side B). Both sides of the album feature music for raving and for sleeping.

Smyth also shares the “rave” track from Side A ‘Toy Pianonono (For Raving)’, which you can check out below:

Speaking of the single, Smyth comments: “I think ‘Toy Pianonono (For Raving)’ is the best taster of this album because it flips a typical lullaby-inspired song into a pitstop rave! It has the lullaby tropes of high pitches, repeated phrases and a rocking rhythm in the bass but this is all underpinned by a breakbeat filled with percussive sounds that babies make with their hands.

“The pounding on tables, rubbing and tapping are all in there. During research for the album I found out that babies’ heart rates beat 50% faster than ours so music to entertain them should reflect that, hence the fast-paced drum & bass influence on this one. Hopefully you like what you hear and can share a micro-rave with the little ones in your life!”

Music For Babies To Rave And Sleep To is available for pre-save here.

Find the official artwork and full tracklist below:

1. 'Toy Pianonono (Before Raving)'
2. 'Toy Pianonono (For Raving)'
3. 'Toy Pianonono (Before Sleeping)'
4. 'Toy Pianonono (For Sleeping)'
5. 'Toy Kalimbarama (Before Raving)'
6. 'Toy Kalimbarama (For Raving)'
7. 'Toy Kalimbarama (Before Sleeping)'
8. 'Toy Kalimbarama (For Sleeping)'

Album Cover Art | Credit: Max Halley