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Artsick was formed in June 2018 when Christina Riley was feeling InchartsickInch and writing songs, but missing the inspiration and excitement of collaborating with her old band, Burnt Palms. Christina was soon joined by Mario Hernandez (Kids On A Crime Spree, Ciao Bella) on drums and Donna McKean (Lunchbox, Hard Left) on bass and a band was born. Following up their terrific 2018 7Inch single they are back with their debut album InchFingers Crossed,Inch a thrilling, compelling and downright fun record that surveys a vast swathe of indie and indiepop history, from DIY progenitors like Dolly Mixture through the punkier side of C86 (think Talulah Gosh, Fat Tulips) to the 90s K Records-centered International Pop Underground and straight through more recent exemplars like Vivian Girls and Colleen Green. Across it's 11 songs InchFingers CrossedInch is packed with great songs and memorable moments, indelible melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Christina says that she was Inchalways been drawn to fuzzy guitars, melodies with emotion and songs with urgencyInch and that is readily apparent on every moment of this excellent album.1. Restless2. Despise3. Look Again4. Ghost of Myself5. Living A Lie6. Dealing with Tantrums7. Stress Bomb8. Ship Has Sailed9. Vacant10. Be OK11. Fiction
