2016 Week 08

This is the 4th track from Ch'Lu's Arts Council & Help Musicians funded album "The Goddess Within", due out with the album on June 9th, for Global Wellness Day. 

Composed, performed, recorded, mixed and produced by Ch'Lu in her home studio, "The Goddess Within" album is a fusion of binaural field-recordings, hypnotic Sanskrit vocals, classical guitar arpeggiation and electronic soundscapes. 

Using the ancient Sanskrit texts of the Mandukya Upanishads, which create the experience and journey of "Om", it is the ultimate Sound Medicine. 

“Dreaming” is the experience of the second conscious state, where consciousness is turned towards the inner world.

A polyglot polymath, Ch’Lu has been studying Sanskrit for the last thirteen years, alongside her teaching and practice of Vedic meditation, which fuels her drive to expand consciousness through creativity and performance. As a classical guitarist, singer, actress, linguist (13 languages) and martial artist, her creative vision is to fuse the ancient with the voice of the Zeitgeist, throwing in a contemporary edge, humour and the element of surprise. 

Here's a link to the music video of an earlier version of the opening track - Aum:

https://youtu.be/OuQh8NDY6lo

Lyrics:

svapna-sthāno’ntaḥ-prajñaḥ saptāṅga ekonavimśati-mukhaḥ 
pravivikta-bhuk taijaso dvītiyaḥ pādah. 

Second is Dreaming / Subtle: 
The second aspect of Atman is the Self in the Dreaming state, Taijasa. In this second state, consciousness is turned towards the inner world. It also 
operates through seven instruments and nineteen channels, 
which engage the subtle objects of the mental realm. 


Credits:

Single Cover –  photo by Steve Ullathorne
Album Mastering – Jessica Thompson

Original Classical Guitar, Vocal Harmonies, Binaural Field Recordings, Electronic Soundscape and Beats with Sanskrit words from The Mandukya Upanishads

Composed, performed, recorded, mixed and produced by Ch'Lu

Acknowledgements:

Thank you to my Mum for giving me a space to create my home studio. Immense gratitude to Hari also, for his guidance and encouragement over the years as friend, Jyotish expert and mentor. Thank you to Garuda for the introduction to the Mandukya Upanishads and my first steps into deeper Sanskrit study. Thank you Isobel Anderson for developing my self-recording, mixing and producing skills and confidence, especially introducing me to binaural field recording. And again thank you to both the Arts Council of England, Help Musicians UK and the Oppenheim John Downes Memorial Trust for your generous grants to finance vital elements of this album.

The Goddess Within

Dreaming

It’s the wonder-drug on everyone’s tongues right now …

On 16 June, London-based mummycore kitchenpunk band I, Doris release their latest single, 'HRT' – a ridiculously catchy poppy-post-punk banger with a powerful message about gynecological healthcare. It comes with a superfun accompanying music video, during the filming of which two Dorisses got themselves thrown out of Brixton’s TK Maxx store. (They regret nothing.)

'HRT' marks the gold standard of I, Doris’ hallmark biting humour and feminist commentary. With its driving bassline, catchy keytar bop and enormous guitar riffs, the song speaks to the frustrations and challenges of navigating the healthcare system, particularly when it comes to access to hormone replacement therapy.

"So many people with wombs face an uphill battle in obtaining the healthcare they need. 'HRT' is about the struggle to be taken seriously and the fight to access the care we need to live our lives on our own terms. Also, it’s a disco banger. Now, what was I just saying?"

Despite the serious subject matter, 'HRT' is full of punk rock fun and humour, with playful lyrics and an instant singalong chorus. The accompanying music video, directed by talented filmmaker Minni Moody, features a cast of hormone replacement therapy users of all genders, who come together to create a powerful visual representation of the song's themes of resilience and rebellion.

Parts of the video were filmed guerrilla style in TK Maxx in Brixton, with band members Doris and Doris captured being removed from the store, adding to the rebellious spirit of the song. The video also sees the band (a six-Doris lineup) recording the song in Brixton Hill Studios, with their producer Stephen Gilchrist also being roped in to play the part of “The Doctor”.

I, Doris formed in 2017 and consists of a large collective, all known on stage by the moniker Doris, including vocalist/bassist Cassie Fox (who is also the founder of the LOUD WOMEN organisation), Vic Workman, Charlotte Burke, Abby Weth, Lucy Morgan and Kate Wozza. The band's hilarious but unapologetically feminist lyrics and high-entertainment live performances have earned them a loyal following and critical acclaim.

Live dates:
27 May – Bearded Theory festival
24 June – HRT single launch gig at The Windmill, Brixton (with Les Futiles + The Untitled Band Project + The Menopause Army + more)
4 August – Rebellion Festival (Opera stage)
5 August – Brighton Pride (Queertown stage)
16 Sept – LOUD WOMEN Fest, Rich Mix

Lyrics for HRT 
 
I’m having panic attacks in TK Maxx
In between the irons and the laundry racks
Sweating like a turkey on Christmas Eve
But my boss says no way to sick leave
I have needs
(Now where'd I put my keys?)
 
These procrastinations give me palpitations
My oestrogen receptors having aggravations
Sweating like Theresa in a field of wheat
Trouble from my loaf to my plates of meat
I have needs
(Now where'd I put my keys?)
 
Disco dancing on my pelvic floor
What d’I come in this room for?
 
Doctor doctor what's wrong with me
I haven’t finished rocking at forty-three
Slap me on a patch cos I wanna par-tee
Just give me therapy and HRT
HRT
I have needs
HRT
I have needs
  
It should be unlawful to feel this awful
The factors causal, perimenopausal
sweating like a Doris without HRT
Sahara desert up my wizard's sleeve,
I have needs
(Now where'd I put my keys?)
 
Disco dancing on my pelvic floor
What d’I come in this room for?
 
Doctor doctor what's wrong with me
I haven’t finished rocking at fifty-three
Slap me on a patch cos I wanna par-tee
Just give me therapy and HRT
HRT
I have needs
HRT
I have needs
 
(Instrumental)
 
Disco dancing on my pelvic floor
What d’I come in this room for?
 
Doctor doctor what's wrong with me
I haven’t finished rocking at sixty-three
Slap me on a patch cos I wanna par-tee
Just give me therapy and HRT
HRT
I have needs
HRT
I have needs

Debut single by Twat Union to be released 29 Nov 2023

Give It Up

Welcome to YINYANG’s haunted haus of fun, where elements of hip hop, rap, electronic and alternative styles blend as if they’ve been waiting to synthesize. It’s dripping with cool and promises to prick your ears.

Kill Jester serves a murderous sonic cacophony about reincarnation and dropping dead weight in the form of inner demons. Sinister yet slick visuals dropping in 2 weeks, fierce yet positive message. “Don’t pursue it, if it’s not a fuck yes.”

Kill Jester - YINYANG

Cock of the fifth year is what we called the biggest jock types when I was in high school. Cocky, brash loud and overly confident. Puffed up, swaggering, mouthy bellends who can be pretty intimidating when you’re a woman just trying to get on with your day.

But it's not just in high school we encounter them, they're everywhere: the LinkedIn narcissist, the Tinder predator, and the (very scary) furious nice guy etc.

The phrase ‘lock up your sons’ will be contentious but we're not endorsing prison systems (far from it). The point is, the phrase’ lock up your daughters’ is relentless and women are always told to be careful, not wear headphones when walking at night, be wary of predators on the streets carry your keys between your knuckles as a weapon. Women are told they need to protect themselves by avoiding walking alone in the dark home from a night out, cosseted, hidden away safe from the threat of, let’s face it, male violence. On that logic, why not lock the blokes up at home for women's safety at night if they can’t be trusted to behave?

Imploding

Cock of the Fifth Year

Cock Of The Fifth Year (Radio Edit)

Fresh off the decks!! Tom Riley B2B Jam Hott - Live Recording from The Bell Bangers - Garage Fridays 23/02/24.

Tom Riley B2B Jam Hott // Garage Bangers @ The Bell - Bristol

'Simplify Life' EP Out Now
Listen Here: bfan.link/simplify-life-1

Heartbeat Is Missing

Head hun Jaz here bringing you a slinky sunkissed recorded show from Barcelona. I hope this get tuned into on a beautiful summer’s evening with a crisp cold vino in hand.

This show has a variety of some of my fav summer tunes + balaeric bratty beats with a hun essence at its core of course. DISFRUTAS

Huns N' Roses | Voices Radio | Jazzy

So Far

'Keep It Together' the first single taken from Piney Gir's sixth album, mR hYDE’S wILD rIDE, deftly channels 60s beat pop and Stereolab all at the same time - a lover's lament laced with urgency and optimism, piped-in directly from her space-age, bachelorette pad.

The album collates twelve pop stories about a young woman coming to terms with the hope and regret that accompanies love and loss. Piney's easy way with melody belies an album of new and different shades. Album opener ‘Gold Rules’ is a finely-honed, heavenly tune even as the song celebrates unreachable riches and glibly states the fact, “you can’t take it with you anyway.” 

Other stand-out tracks include ‘Tilt A Whirl’, a piece of fairground philosophy that dates back to Piney’s childhood years when she would accompany her grandmother on something akin to the Waltzer. As the song spins, with Farfisas swirling around life's ups and downs "like a shooting star or a hope combustible..." become metaphors among the lights and sounds. ‘Mouse Of A Ghost’ fuzzes up like Pineys-in-Toyland channelling her inner riot grrl, with boxy guitar blasts that remind us all that you can rock just as hard, if not harder, in a gingham dress.

Piney has pulled together a stellar band for this release, with members of Gaz Coombes and Emiliana Torrini's touring band jumping in on guitar, bass and drums alongside The Smith Brothers & regular collaborator Garo Nahoulakian taking a seat in the producer’s chair. Andy Ramsay of Stereolab makes an appearance on drums, and the bulk of the album was recorded in his South London studio. The rest was whipped-up in Piney’s little Hackney Studio, small and perfectly formed like a musical toy box, chock-full of space echo, marimba, omnichord and pocket piano, which combine to create a euphoric indie-starshine. Think Yoshimi-era Flaming Lips alongside sparkling tableaux of Mercury Rev., the tunefulness of Grandaddy and riff-led counter-melodies like Pixies.

After a decade spent in the UK it feels like Piney's finally made England hers by rediscovering America, re-imagined from London's rainy streets, channelling her inner Jekyll and Mister Hyde. These tunes beautifully stitch together English folk, American pop, mariachi moments, trail songs and baroque beats. Sometimes it's like an alternative musical history of a storybook amusement park ride. And need we mention, it's a wild ride you're going to love.

mR hYDE’S wILD rIDE is released 8th June 2015 via Damaged Goods.

Piney Gir - Keep It Together (Radio Edit)

Second single off of Deep Sea Diver's forthcoming album "Secrets" out Feb 19th 2016. 

*backing vocals by James Mercer*

pre-order "Secrets" now at www.thedeepseadiver.com

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CREATURES OF COMFORT

Debut EP "Fever" out now via Asmara Rec. (Jakarta) / Rough Trade.

Video "Fever": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ET8UrlLzedk
Stream&Follow on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/1U3mGMu
Shop: www.womanwoman.de
Twitter: www.twitter.com/womannamow




Written & Performed by Woman
Produced by Zebo Adam
Mixed by Alex Tomann & Mastered by Martin Scheer 
Artwork by Vanessa Weber & Frederike Wetzels 
www.womanwoman.de

Psychedelic Lover

New Single "Losing It All" 
https://soundcloud.com/youngtidesband/losing-it-all

February 12, 2016. (C) All Rights Reserved.

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Goodbye Anna

Music by Arne Barlindhaug Ellingsen. 
Mastered by Jonas Nordelius. Cover design by Deer du Bois  
https://open.spotify.com/track/5QetNGuBIfucRjwfE0HD8C
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Know Your Name

Taken from my forthcoming EP, currently back on tour in North America

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Piney Gir - Keep It Together (Radio Edit)

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