INTRODUCING: GOODTHING

Following its premiere on BBC Radio 1, Nottingham-born, London-based artist GoodThing returns with I Like The Way I Feel—a bold, groove-laden slice of what he calls “Tarantino Disco.” Blending neo-soul, disco, electronica and dream pop, the track is equal parts cinematic and carefree, pairing playful sampling with rich, funk-driven rhythms.

Produced by Callum McGuinness at Moss Studios, the single captures a moment of instinct and creative release—leaning into intuition, self-belief and the joy of letting go. With early support from BBC Introducing and a growing presence across London’s live scene, GoodThing is carving out a vivid sonic world that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly original.

1. You describe your sound as “Tarantino Disco,” which feels cinematic as much as musical. How do film references like Goodfellas or The Godfather shape the way you build grooves and atmosphere in your tracks?

Making GoodThing songs is always so freeing and joyous and reminds me of being a kid where there’s more room to daydream. I grew up watching gangster films and playing football so it felt important and natural to include those goodfellas and adidas references that remind me of being a kid.

We made a Tarantino Disco manifesto before anything was made. It’s always a layered disco groove and throwing in some of those off kilter soundtrack strings. I hope it can be as transportative and freeing for people as it is for me.

That being said I’m mainly gunning for the payday a Tarantino soundtrack would come with.

2. ‘I Like The Way I Feel’ celebrates intuition and self-belief while also acknowledging self-doubt. Was there a personal turning point or mindset shift that sparked the song?

I’d made loads of songs for a few years that weren’t working, I felt like I was failing. I booked a studio day as a last roll of the dice to make something to be proud of. We made Play that day and I walked an hour home in the rain with my arms in the air knowing that no matter what I’d made a song that I felt represented me and all of my influences and I could be proud of.

I’m not sure the worlds set up to encourage you to feel proud of yourself anymore - so it feels a bit punk to feel that attitude of “fuck you I’m gonna do this”. It’s just that with these tunes the it’s wearing sequins and it’s dancing.

3. You draw inspiration from artists like SAULT, Jungle and BADBADNOTGOOD. What have you learned from their approach to groove and texture when crafting your own sound world?

I love that production style that sits between electronic, soul, and disco. I’ve heard J Lloyd from jungle talking about going with your first idea and going with your gut over a “perfect” take. It’s a lesson in not overthinking which I could only dream of applying to the rest of my life.

4. The track came together in a single day with Callum McGuinness at Moss Studios. How did that fast, instinctive process influence the looseness and joy that runs through the production?

Joy is the word! The first time I met Callum he was wearing a tracksuit with flames on it which is ideal. He’s such a force for good in the world. Once we had the beat & sample that open the track he just kept chopping up samples I’d made at home and running them through tape machines etc while I helpfully instructed him to “make it sounds more like the avalanches”. Fun day.

5. You’ve been building momentum through London shows and BBC Introducing support. As GoodThing moves into 2026, what does “taking the project to the next level” look or feel like for you creatively?

BBC Introducing have been really early champions of the music which is wonderful. The live shows going to feel really different and exciting this year, combining a DJ set & live instrumentation & percussion. We have a headline show at servant jazz quarters in London 4th June, but I’d love to play across the UK and in Europe. Musically & visually it’s all about going as far and as unique with it as I can. It feels so fun to me and as long as people get that same escapism I’m happy!