Emptei - Quiet Friends - VINYL LP

The Empire - Expensive Sound [VINYL LP] date 07/15/2022

Vinyl LP pressing. Parquet Courts' thought-provoking rock is dancing to a new tune. Sympathy For Life finds the Brooklyn band at both their most instinctive and electronic, spinning their bewitching, psychedelic storytelling into fresh territory, yet maintaining their unique identity. Built largely from improvised jams, inspired by New York clubs, Primal Scream and Pink Floyd and produced in league with Rodaidh McDonald (The xx, Hot Chip, David Byrne), Sympathy For Life was always destined to be dancey. Unlike it's globally adored predecessor, 2018's Wide Awake! The focus fell on grooves rather than rhythm.

Émilie Tiersen has, over the course of two albums and several years, made music as Tiny Feet and is now known as Quinquis. The name change is symbolic; paying homage to her personal and family history by referencing her maiden name, as well as representing a fresh start musically. Seim is a collaboration with Gareth Jones, the celebrated producer who has worked with groups such as Liars, Depeche Mode, Apparat and Yann Tiersen. The result of their work is one that merges sparse electronics, immersive atmospherics, and deft melodies, all of which are carried by Émilie's tender yet quietly soaring vocals.