A chat with Tree Threes

Blending deep grooves with heartfelt emotion, Tree Threes aka Jamie Meehan is carving out his space in the global underground with a sound that’s as timeless as it is forward-thinking. With roots grounded in jazz, soul, disco, garage, and broken beat, his music reflects a genuine passion shaped through studies at Point Blank Music School and Secretsundaze, and refined across releases on labels like Nervous Records, Morris Audio, Kolour, and Special Grooves.

Now, with his latest ‘Love You Forever EP’ landing on Soul Quest Records, Tree Threes invites listeners into a deeper, more intimate chapter of his musical journey. We caught up with him to talk about the new record, his creative process, and where the groove is taking him next.

Congrats on the new release! Can you walk us through the creative process behind ‘Love You Forever EP’? What inspired this project? 

Thank you, the track love you forever was inspired by my son when I found out I was having a baby. I wanted to express my appreciation & love for being lucky enough to have a son & be a dad. The other tracks were made later on that fitted in with the vibe of love you forever concept. Creatively I looked for sample vocals that expressed how I felt & built the track around the gospel vocals took me around 6 months to finally get the track demo ready.

What’s the story behind the title "Love You Forever"? Is there a personal or emotional element behind it? 

My beautiful son, this is my way of expressing how I feel through the music I create.

The EP blends deep house, garage, and soulful textures beautifully—was there a conscious intention to fuse your influences here, or did it come together more organically? 

I definitely have an intention of making tracks with those elements so with that intention they come together organically, I trust my processes now much more.

Soul Quest Records has a reputation for emotionally rich, groove-driven releases. How did this collaboration come about, and why did it feel like the right home for this EP? 

I saw Max supporting a track of mine & I reached out to say thank you. He mentioned that was one of his favourite tracks & if I had any more tracks to send his way for soul quest. I felt the love you forever concept would fit nicely on soul quest.

Is there a particular track on the EP that stands out for you personally or represents a turning point in your sound? 

Stating the obvious but love you forever it showed me if you go into making a track with an intention of emotion you definitely get better results.

You've studied at Point Blank Music School and Secretsundaze, how have those experiences shaped your production style and approach to DJing? 

Massively shaped my style both experiences were the catalyst of gaining confidence plus the studio time was invaluable. Secretsundaze was more technical, more one to one sessions well worth the investment. 

Your music carries clear traces of jazz, soul, and disco. Are there specific artists or records that you always come back to for inspiration? 

”Johnny Hammond - Gears“ is one of the top records I play regularly at home, such an epic record. 

Do you find yourself gravitating toward any particular genre or feeling when you're in the studio, or do you let the vibe lead? 

I’m very much let the vibe lead prob why I have so many different genres I gravitate to, I do love broken-beat I’m hoping to have more broken-beat tracks out in the future but house is in my core.

Can you talk a bit about your setup when producing? Are there any key pieces of gear or plugins you can't live without? 

I only have one plug in Waves Kramer Tape Master. You can get a nice dusty feel on tracks & make samples your own…I actually rent out a studio that has everything I need. I treat it like I’m going to work for me, this professional approach is more productive, then at home I can spend more time tweaking the ideas I have made in the studio. 

Do you approach production differently when making something for a label versus a personal or independent ?

I make tracks for myself at first then when sending demos I would tailor the demo to that label, luckily for me I make so many different types of tracks & I’m constantly making music or working on ideas so I always have tracks ready to be listened to by labels.

You've released on some solid labels—Nervous Records, Morris Audio, Kolour, and more recently Special Grooves. How has your approach changed with each release?

My intention in the coming years is to get more vinyl releases so my approach is make vinyl ready tracks.

Are there any dream collaborations or labels you'd love to work with down the line?

I love Quintessentials, Delusions of Grandeur, Chiwax, Local Talk & Upstairs Asylum are very much on my list of dream labels to work with… 

What can fans expect next after Love You Forever EP? Any upcoming gigs, remixes, or future releases in the pipeline?

In 2026 i have an EP coming out on selections label which im very excited about this is could be my best project yet.

In a time where trends shift fast, how do you stay grounded in your sound and artistic vision?

Staying true to the underground.

What advice would you give to producers just coming out of music school or starting to find their style?

Take your time with making tracks & be a bit more patient with yourself. In regards to style, find a track that you love & critically listen to it, then try & recreate your own version. Last bit of advice: finish your tracks/projects, don't be afraid of rejection.

Buy ‘Love You Forever’ HERE

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