When not creating numerous indelible characters on a variety of British and American TV shows, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Berry spends his time skillfully re-creating the sounds of the obscure albums he collects on songs that blend gentle British folk, wistful psychedelia, and rambling prog rock. Teaming with the venerable Acid Jazz label, Berry released a series of albums that explored pastoral folk-rock (2013's Kill the Wolf), new age synthesizer music (2014's Music for Insomniacs), country-rock (2020's Phantom Birds), spot-on psychedelia (2021's Blue Elephant,) and on 2023's Simplicity, vintage library music. No matter the stylistic route he chooses, Berry plays it straight, and his surprisingly tender vocals, skills at a variety of instruments, and knack for a hook make it clear that he's not just an actor dabbling in music as a hobby.