Martin Luke Brown - Man Oh Man ! - Orange - VINYL LP

'man oh man !' is the sophomore 11 track album from indie singer-songwriter Martin Luke Brown. Marking a significant new era in both his personal and musical life, Martin tackles a myriad of themes; self-awareness and personal growth, treasured friendships, swept-off-your-feet romance and gut wrenching heartbreak - all with a laidback, indie singer-songwriter sound that naturally shapes the album into three linear phases the end of a relationship, new beginnings and the consequential feeling of accepting change. Described by Martin as a 'time capsule', each track on the album was written and recorded in one day, making for a raw and honest snapshot of Martin's life experiences at the time. Instrumentation is simple and recorded with producer and friend Matt Zara using almost exclusively analog technology - tape machines and vintage mics, a messiness that the duo embraced from the get go. Martin has released over 100 songs as either a co-writer or a producer, with BTS, Dylan, Jacob Banks, Gavin James, Sam Tompkins, James Smith, Sody andJack Kane. He has also seen a wealth of success as part of pop supergroup FIZZ alongside Orla Gartland, dodie, and Greta Isaac, earning widespread praise from the likes of Rolling Stone UK, Dork, DIY, Clash & more. Album Tracks 1. Hello ! 2. Back 2 Ya 3. This Is Me Now 4. Care 5. Animal 6. Chew U Up 7. Say Less ! 8. Losing Me 9. This Love's Gonna Go Nowhere 10. To Be a Man 11. Good God You've Gotta Try !

2020 . Laura Marling's exquisite seventh album Song For Our Daughter arrives almost without pre-amble or warning in the midst of uncharted global chaos, and yet instantly and tenderly offers a sense of purpose, clarity and calm. As a balm for the soul, this full-blooded new collection could be posited as Laura's richest to date, but in truth it's another incredibly fine record by a British artist who rarely strays from delivering incredibly fine records. Taking much of the production reins herself, alongside long-time collaborators Ethan Johns and Dom Monks, Laura has layered up rich string arrangements and a broad sense of scale to these songs without losing any of the intimacy or reverence we've come to anticipate and almost take for granted from her throughout the past decade. Album Tracks 1. Alexandra 2. Held Down 3. Strange Girl 4. Only the Strong 5. Blow By Blow 6. Song for Our Daughter 7. Fortune 8. The End of the Affair 9. Hope We Meet Again 10. For You

Rich Brown bought his first six-string bass in 1999, InchEveryone made fun of meInch he recalls with a characteristically warm smile - since then he's established a reputation as first-call player for the leaders of an impressive variety of adventurous projects, from Steve Coleman to Rudresh Mahanthappa to James 'Blood' Ulmer. Over the past two years, whenever time allows, he's been paying regular visits to the studio of his friend, the guitarist and producer Elmer Ferrer. Away from the pressures of the commercial industry, Rich seized the opportunity to explore and expand the vocabulary of his instrument.'NYAEBA' took shape written and performed entirely on the bass guitar. Rich drew inspiration from the many remarkable musicians he's supported as a bassist, or encountered in the richly multicultural music scene in his adopted hometown of Toronto. Throughout the album, the commitment to melody and story ensures that the technique, though prodigious, never overshadows the tale. Each tune was built up with multiple tracks in the studio, with no looping or sequencing involved. The sonic versatility on display is astounding, but the album retains the organic, intimate feel of a performance.This album will no doubt sit comfortably among the essential solo bass albums, showcasing what's possible on the instrument. While many solo bass records center the instrument itself, what's unique about Rich's approach is that he puts the composition and music first, using the electric bass as the vehicle. With a focus on texture, movement and melody, and a striking range of voices, this is not your average electric bass album.A1. UkudlalaA2. The Sum of Our TearsA3. Heart of a Lonely WomanA4. Nyaeba (The Griot)B1. Kalagala EbwembeB2. SowetoeiraB3. Turiyasangitananda - The Transcendental Lord's Highest Song of Bliss (A Meditation for Alice Coltrane)B4. The Kingdom of Heaven is Within