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Calm + Collect
calm + collect. making records since 2013. brooklyn → medellín.
THE STORY
The main label. Launched 2013 by Nick Hook + Gareth Jones — the long-time Spiritual Friendship duo.
29 main-imprint releases and counting (CC001 → CC029, 2025). Plus the Calllm ambient sub-label, the Lockhart Dynasty × C+C imprint for the Cubic Zirconia catalog, and the Instrumental imprint for the producer-driven cuts.
Roster includes Nick Hook, Spiritual Friendship, Quazzy, Geraldina, Sinister Dane, Superhero Killer, Camo UFOs.
Hip-hop, experimental, and ambient — released with care, one after the other. Brooklyn → Medellín.
RELEASES
PRESS ARCHIVE · 86 · 86 PIECES
press archive
every outlet that covered this era. click any card to read.
Calm + Collect Radio with Nick Hook
“5pm ET”
— The Lot Radio · 2026
Calm + Collect Radio with Nick Hook
“5–6pm”
— The Lot Radio · 2025
Calm + Collect Radio with Nick Hook
“Paquete special — focused on tracks from Latin America”
— The Lot Radio · 2021· read →
Calm + Collect Radio with Nick Hook
“Live radio set on The Lot Radio, Brooklyn, NY.”
— The Lot Radio · 2020· read →
Nick Hook and 3ASiC have a 'Need 4 Speed' in their frenetic new video
“Take a frantic trip around New York City.”
— FACT Magazine · 2020· read →
Spiritual Friendship — Gareth Jones & Nick Hook
“Live radio set on The Lot Radio, Brooklyn, NY.”
— The Lot Radio · 2019· read →
Interview + 'Mood Right Now' video premiere
“almost entirely as one unit”
— FACT Magazine · 2017
Nick Hook and DJ Earl on their collab album 50 Backwoods and new video for 'Mood Right Now'
“Two of our favorite DJs on working together on their album 50 Backwoods and humanity's need to work together to survive.”
— FACT Magazine · 2017· read →
Nick Hook & DJ Earl Announce New Album 50 Backwoods
“Pitchfork breaks the announce for 50 Backwoods (Fool's Gold / Calm + Collect, Dec 8, 2017).”
— Pitchfork · 2017· read →
Nick Hook and DJ Earl Announce New Album, Share Song Featuring Wiki: Listen
““Carrying on Rashad's legacy is a part of what we do everyday.””
— Pitchfork · 2017· read →
Watch Nick Hook Explain The Inspiration Behind His Album, Relationships
“N.Y.C. producer Nick Hook shares tales of working with 21 Savage, DJ Rashad, and Novelist for his debut album on Fool”
— The FADER · 2016· read →
Nick Hook: Relationships
“On his debut full-length, the Brooklyn producer invites a wide range of guests over for a genre-spanning studio party. 21 Savage, Hudson Mohawke, DJ Rashad and the Deftones’ Chino Moreno feature.”
— Pitchfork · 2016· read →
At Least You Know What I'm About
“Life and death are meeting points on the same circle. That truth came to producer Nick Hook during an acid trip last year in Paris.”
— Passion of the Weiss · 2016· read →
Nick Hook & Nick Catchdubs on the NBA, Trump & Cookies
“VICE Sports column — Nick Hook + Nick Catchdubs talk basketball, politics, and cookies.”
— VICE Sports · Ben Detrick · 2016· read →
Nick Hook on The Vortex
“Live Red Bull Radio interview with Vivian Host on The Vortex — booked around the Relationships release.”
— Red Bull Radio · Vivian Host · 2016
This Brenmar Mix Will Catch You Up On The Last Month Of Hip-Hop And Dance Tracks
“FADER covers the Brenmar Grey Zone mix — features Nick Hook + Novelist 'Can't Tell Me Nothing.'”
— The FADER · 2016· read →
Hear Deftones' Chino Moreno Guest On New Nick Hook Song "The Infinite Loop"
“Theprp covers Chino Moreno's guest vocal on 'The Infinite Loop.'”
— Theprp · 2016· read →
Target Show guest mix
“Nick Hook guest mix aired on Target's BBC Radio 1 / 1Xtra show, repeated on 1Xtra.”
— BBC Radio 1 / 1Xtra · 2016
Nick Hook releases Relationships featuring Novelist, Hudson Mohawke
“Nick Hook's massive Fool's Gold debut features guest appearances from Novelist, Hudson Mohawke, Junglepussy, Rahel, Father and more.”
— FACT Magazine · 2016· read →
Listen To Nick Hook’s Debut Full-Length Album, Relatonships
“Listen To Nick Hook’s Debut Full-Length Album, Relatonships”
— The FADER · 2016· read →
21 Savage, iLoveMakonnen and More Featured on Nick Hook’s ‘Relationships’ Album
“Nick Hook's 'Relationships' album willl be released on Nov. 1. 21 Savage, iLoveMakonnen, Father and Meyhem Lauren are among the guests appearing on the LP.”
— XXL · 2016· read →
FADER Mix: Nick Hook
“Non-stop vibes from the New York producer who’s releasing his new album, Relationships, this November 1.”
— The FADER · Ruth Saxelby · 2016· read →
FADER Mix: Nick Hook
“Non-stop vibes from the New York producer who’s releasing his new album, Relationships, this November 1.”
— The FADER · 2016· read →
“Every year since 2005, I thought my career would be over. Then there's always been this weird left turn with someone like an Azealia Banks or a Young Thug or an El-P that has reinvigorated me just because I've stuck with my shit.”
— Complex · 2016· read →
Nick Hook Announces New Album Featuring Hudson Mohawke, Deftones’ Chino Moreno, DJ Rashad, more
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— Pitchfork · 2016· read →
Nick Hook Announces New Album Featuring Hudson Mohawke, Deftones’ Chino Moreno, DJ Rashad, more
“Nick Hook Announces New Album Featuring Hudson Mohawke, Deftones’ Chino Moreno, DJ Rashad, more”
— Pitchfork · 2016· read →
NICK HOOK RELEASE NEW SINGLE “GUCCI’S” FT 24HRS - Vents MagaZine
“Teaming up with ATL mystery man 24hrs, Nick Hook releases the slinky ‘Gucci’s’, the second release f”
— Vents Magazine · 2016· read →
Nick Hook ft. 24hrs — “Gucci's”
“2 Dope Boyz post for the “Gucci's” single.”
— 2DopeBoyz · 2016· read →
Premiere: Nick Hook Drops "Gucci's" Featuring 24hrs, Talks New Album 'Relationships'
“Nick Hook has dropped his new song "Gucci's" featuring 24...”
— Complex · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— Music Bronx · 2016· read →
Listen to Nick Hook and 24hrs' New Track "Gucci's"
“Nick Hook drops a collaboration from his upcoming 'Relationships' album.”
— OnSmash · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— Rapwave · 2016· read →
2DopeBoyz
“In the middle we stay calm, we just drop bombs.”
— 2DOPEBOYZ · 2016· read →
Nick Hook - Gucci's The Hype Magazine: Unveiling the Pulse of Urban Culture - From Hip Hop to Hollywood! Explore a Diverse Tapestry of Stories, Interviews, and Impactful Editorials Spanning Fashion, Gaming, Movies, MMA, EDM, Rock, and Beyond! www.thehypemagazine.com - The Hype Magazine The Hype Magazine - News From Hip Hop To Hollywood!
“Discover the heartbeat of urban culture with The Hype Magazine! From Hip Hop to Hollywood, delve into a rich tapestry of diverse stories, interviews, and impactful editorials. We go beyond music, catering to fashion enthusiasts, gamers, movie buffs, MMA followers, EDM and rock fans, and more. If it's newsworthy, we cover it passionately. Join us for a journey through the pulse of entertainment and lifestyle!”
— The Hype Magazine · 2016· read →
Nick Hook feat. 24hrs - Gucci's [Audio] - TrackBlasters Entertainment
“Brooklyn producer Nick Hook teams up with ATL mystery man 24hrs for the slinky “Gucci’s”, taken from Nick’s “Relationships” album, out 11/1. True to the LP’s collaborative spirit, “Gucci’s” is unexpectedly catchy and greater than the sum of its parts; alien vocal processing meets trunk decimating bass, resulting in what may become the first improvised analog synth jam to make Magic City rotation.”
— Trackblasters · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— DAGR8FM · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— HotNewHipHop · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— HipHopDaily · 2016· read →
Nick Hook Announces Debut Album Featuring Late Dj Rashad - Ransom Note
“Brooklyn producer Nick Hook has announced his debut album "Relationships", which is set to be released on the1st of November via Fool's Gold. The album features, amongst others, the late DJ Rashad, DJ Paypal, Hudson Mohawke and Novelist. The announcement is accompanied with a new track, "Gucci's" ft. 24hrs, below. Tracklist: 01: +3 [ft. DJ […]”
— The Ransom Note · 2016· read →
Nick Hook shows us his synth-stacked New York studio
“Nick Hook shows us the musical nerve centre where he's worked with Novelist and more.”
— FACT Magazine · 2016· read →
Nick Hook · In The Studio
“Nick Hook shows us the musical nerve centre where he's worked with Novelist and more.”
— FACT Magazine · 2016· read →
Nick Hook - Against The Clock
“New York producer Nick Hook gets improvisational and makes a track in 10 minutes.”
— FACT Magazine · Luz Muñoz · 2016· read →
Against The Clock — Nick Hook
“New York producer Nick Hook’s list of collaborators is endless.He’s produced and engineered tracks for artists as diverse as Novelist, Run The Jewels, Azeali...”
— FACT Magazine · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— Paper Magazine · 2016· read →
Nick Hook And Novelist Connect On The Massive “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”
“Novelist and Nick Hook video for Cant Tell Me Nothing”
— The FADER · 2016· read →
Nick Hook & Novelist — “Can't Tell Me Nothing” video
“Hypetrak posts the “Can't Tell Me Nothing” music video.”
— Hypetrak · 2016· read →
Novelist And Nick Hook Combine To Devastating Effect On "Can't Tell Me Nothing"
“Devastating collaboration between Novelist and Nick Hook ...”
— Complex · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— RWD Magazine · 2016· read →
Nick Hook And Novelist Connect On The Massive “Can’t Tell Me Nothing”
“Novelist and Nick Hook video for Cant Tell Me Nothing”
— The FADER · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— Paper Magazine · 2016· read →
“(see article)”
— Hypetrak · 2016· read →
Nick Hook enlists 21 Savage and Bulletproof Dolphin on 'Head'
“Nick Hook releases a collaboration with 21 Savage called 'Head' from his upcoming album Relationships full-length via Fool's Gold.”
— FACT Magazine · 2016· read →
Stream - Nick Hook - J.A.M.I.T. (Neana Remix)
“Stream Neana's tidy remix of Nick Hook, from Collage v. 1 Remixes,”
— FACT Magazine · 2015· read →
Nick Hook and Todd Edwards ft. Kilo Kish - "Jaco"
“2015's producer-to-watch Nick Hook has dropped the second...”
— Complex · 2014· read →
Hear 'Jaco', Nick Hook's uplifting collaboration with Todd Edwards and Kilo Kish - Fact Magazine
“It’s like a perfect day. As announced last week, Nick Hook‘s next release is a collaborative effort between Ninja Tune…”
— FACT Magazine · 2014· read →
Have A Perfect Day With This Sweet Collaboration From Nick Hook, Kilo Kish And Todd Edwards
“The latest from Nick Hook’s upcoming Collage v.1 EP is a breezy walk in the park.”
— The FADER · 2014· read →
Let's Jam! Nick Hook and Egyptian Lover 'J.A.M.I.T' for Serato and Ninja Tune's Collage V.1 EP - Fact Magazine
“Multifaceted producer lines up legendary collabs for Serato pressing. Nick Hook is next in line for Serato’s Serato Pressings series,…”
— FACT Magazine · 2014· read →
Photos: CONS Project in Brooklyn with El-P and Nick Hook
“This past weekend, dozens of millennials turned up at Converse Rubber Tracks in Williamsburg for the”
— The FADER · 2014· read →
Make Beats with El-P and Nick Hook This Weekend at CONS Project: Brooklyn
“Recording workshops this weekend; on January 24th, an El-P performance.”
— The FADER · 2014· read →
Nick Hook, Vin Sol, and Matrixxman come together for a raucous EP on Classicworks - Fact Magazine
“The bi-coastal production trio plumb the depths of ghetto house on the I Can Feel It EP. While Nick Hook…”
— FACT Magazine · 2013· read →
Legowelt, Gerd and Mr. Beatnick sign up for Tender Hooks night in February - Fact Magazine
“Next month, Clone and Don’t Be Afraid will be stepping up for club night Tender Hooks. The February 1 bash…”
— FACT Magazine · 2013· read →
Nick Hook — “Gucci's” feat. 24hrs
“HotNewHipHop premiere/writeup for “Gucci's” feat. 24hrs.”
— HotNewHipHop · 2016· read →
Rhythm Roulette — Nick Hook
“Mass Appeal's Rhythm Roulette video feature for the Relationships campaign.”
— Mass Appeal · Hazel Corwin · 2016· read →
“An experimental merger of hip-hop and old school electronic.”
— Tiny Mix Tapes · 2017
Red Bull Followed Baauer and Nick Hook Around the World as They Went "Searching For Sound"
“You have to wonder how many times Baauer's been asked abo...”
— Complex · 2015· read →
Collage v.1 — Nick Hook (Ninja Tune release page)
“Today marks the onset of a unique month-long collaboration between Serato, Ninja Tune and the New York based artist / producer and serial collaborator Nick Hook across music, art and film.
The next instalment in the”
— Ninja Tune· read →
Nick Hook — Without You
“Brooklyn Radio's Without You EP coverage.”
— Brooklyn Radio· read →
Watch the whiplash-inducing video for Nick Hook & Novelist's “Can't Tell Me Nothing”
“Paper Magazine premiere of the “Can't Tell Me Nothing” video.”
— Paper Magazine · 2016· read →
Nick Hook — "Gucci's" feat. 24hrs
“HotNewHipHop posts 'Gucci's' feat. 24hrs.”
— HotNewHipHop· read →
“Album release coverage”
— Dancing Astronaut · 2017
![Nick Hook Serato Vinyl Pressing [Video]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/7vj6i0c4/production/c949fb6a625517c348a8179d11a761dfbce6351a-3840x2160.jpg?w=800&h=450&fit=crop)
Nick Hook Serato Vinyl Pressing [Video]
“DJBooth covers the Collage v.1 vinyl pressing video from Serato.”
— DJBooth· read →
Calm + Collect — tag archive (Mat Smith / 429 Harrow Road)
“Documentary Evidence's Calm + Collect tag archive — Calllm chakra series, Electrogenetic, full label-side coverage.”
— Documentary Evidence· read →
u-he Feature — Gareth Jones
“The communtiy section for u-he. Makers of creative software synthesizers and effects.”
— u-he· read →
Fool's Gold's Nick Hook Links up With 21 Savage & Bulletproof Dolphin for "Head"
“Hypebeast covers 'Head' feat. 21 Savage + Bulletproof Dolphin.”
— Hypebeast· read →
Nick Hook feat. Novelist — Can't Tell Me Nothing
“1833.fm premieres 'Can't Tell Me Nothing.'”
— 1833.fm· read →
Young Thug, Freddie Gibbs & A$AP Ferg - "Old English" (Prod. by Salva & Nick Hook)
“At the end of April, we saw Salva embark on a new wave vi...”
— Complex · 2014· read →
Nick Hook Teams Up with Ninja Tune & Serato for an EP of Collabs
“NEST HQ feature on the Collage v.1 collaboration EP.”
— NEST HQ· read →
“We always had a vibe, but after Rashad passed we ended up getting closer. Carrying on Rashad's legacy is a part of what we do every day.”
— Resident Advisor · 2017
429 Harrow Road: A Mute Celebration
“Clash covers the Documentary Evidence / Mute-orbit project that documents Spiritual Friendship.”
— Clash· read →
Nick Hook announces debut album
“The Ransom Note announce post for Relationships.”
— The Ransom Note · 2016· read →
DJ Earl Shares Syrupy Remix of 21 Savage's Collaboration with Nick Hook
“VICE premieres the DJ Earl remix of 'Head.'”
— VICE· read →
Nick Hook and Novelist Team Up for Transatlantic Grime Anthem "Can't Tell Me Nothing"
“VICE feature on the Nick Hook + Novelist transatlantic grime anthem.”
— VICE· read →
Nick Hook — tag archive (Mat Smith / 429 Harrow Road)
“Documentary Evidence's tag archive of Nick Hook coverage — the Mute-blog Spiritual Friendship trove.”
— Documentary Evidence· read →
![Okayfuture: Nick Hook — Without You [EP Download]](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/7vj6i0c4/production/8dc40851a2e4286a29de07c03b0b4b8978b26819-1200x683.jpg?rect=0,5,1200,675&w=800&h=450&fit=crop)
Okayfuture: Nick Hook — Without You [EP Download]
“Okayplayer covers the Without You EP free download.”
— Okayplayer· read →
Novelist and Nick Hook premiere 'Can't Tell Me Nothing'
“Mixmag premieres 'Can't Tell Me Nothing.'”
— Mixmag· read →
10 Things We Learned From Baauer and Nick Hook's Reddit AMA
“Baauer and Nick Hook discussed the Red Bull documentary S...”
— Complex · 2015· read →