Everything Everything
RE-ANIMATOR
LP is packaged in a gatefold sleeve with a 12 page booklet.
The fifth full length album from the ever-excellent Everything Everything, following on from one of our favourite albums of 2017 A Fever Dream. They play a super-exciting mix of indie-electro like no other, with supercharged melodies and harmonies in front of a wall of intricate, synth-fuelled indie-rock.
The band’s approach to ‘Re-Animator’ was to streamline the creative process by focusing on harmonies and melodies over synths and programming. Inspiration came thick and fast: wonderment at the wider world despite the horror of its politics; existentialism and the prolonged, if fading, youthfulness of being in a touring band; and the ominous threat of climate change. All things which contribute to a sense of one door closing while another awaits.
Extensive reading shaped such ideas further, especially regarding frontman Jonathan Higgs’ fascination with the eminent psychologist Julian Jaynes’ theory of the bicameral mind.
It argues that early in human evolution, the two sides of the brain were next to each other but functioned independently. In essence one side would hear the other sending instructions via a disembodied voice -a zombie-like state of pre-consciousness.
“This idea of the divided self captivated me,” said Higgs.
“Jaynes attributes this to the origin of gods, people ascribing deity status to this voice they could hear in their head. All this blew my mind, and I started thinking of ways I could make this a central concept. It really touched me. So across the whole record there are millions or references to this theory – to having a split brain, two selves, hearing voices.”
Fittingly, the album also emerged in two stages. A year of writing and demoing was followed by two weeks recording at RAK last December with producer John Congleton (St. Vincent, Sharon Van Etten, David Byrne).
He complemented the band’s back-to-basics nature by encouraging them to record quickly and decisively. It’s a looser, less cluttered sound that heightens their focus on the fundamentals of songwriting.
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You Me At Six
SUCKAPUNCH
We always recommend keeping hold of your order numbers. The new full length album from the acclaimed alt-rockers You me At Six, following on from 2018's VI. After a tumultuous period of emotional blows, leaving the majority of the band getting to grips with new life scenarios, the new album is rooted in reflection and redemption. It sees You Me At Six harness those darker experiences as a catalyst for creativity, empowerment and positivity. Recorded over five weeks at Karma Sound studio in Bang Saray, and continuing their creative relationship with that album's producer, Dan Austin (Biffy Clyro, Massive Attack, Pixies), 'SUCKAPUNCH' is the sound of a band embracing change. You Me At Six have crafted their most experimental, personal and progressive record to date.
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Omar Apollo
Friends
Omar Apollo's Friends EP showcases the seamless versatility he carved out on previously-released singles "Friends," "Ashamed," and "Trouble," culminating in a vibrant and thoughtful body of work.
On the project, the first-generation Mexican-American singer fluidly channels elements of jazz, R&B, funk, alternative, soul and pop music through his own lens, cementing his stance as one of 2019's breakout stars. After introducing himself in 2018 with his critically-acclaimed debut EP Stereo, Omar has continued to ascend as an undeniable talent to watch.
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