Name: Holy Joe by Vernons Future in ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 410
Duration: 3 min 26 s
Description: An indie ode to architecture and morality…

Love it! Spun on tonight's show https://soundcloud.com/thepressuredrop/pressure-drop-show-21st-june-2021 #radiogold

The bells remind me of High Hopes by Pink Floyd. Like the surf vibe!

been enjoying this on Spotify and it's a fantastic track 😎👏 cheers Nic in Pin Stripes 

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Weekends are Made for Two is a song about lonely weekends

Weekends Are Made for Two: Contains strong language

Midnight Crush (MASTER)

Alternative art-rap collective Ceiling Demons share ‘From The Womb To The Grave,’ the first single from their forthcoming album ‘Snakes & Ladders.’

Featuring production by George 'Beat Demon' Ruston, and beats composed by the group's guitarist, Chris Shaw, ‘From The Womb To The Grave’ delivers poetic wordplay against a backdrop of electronic rhythms. 

This electronic exorcism into ethereal synthesised realms is accompanied by live drums and guitar to soundtrack the lyrical themes which touch on cycles of life, death and rebirth. Epitomised by the reoccurring chorus ‘From the womb to the grave, from the tomb to the cave’ these lyrics act as a chant throughout the track. This single paints images of the power of nature, self-mastery and unity in broken times which feels fitting for the current climate in 2021.

‘From The Womb To The Grave’ offers up a small taste of Ceiling Demons upcoming album ‘Snakes & Ladders.’ The album is a rich body of work that features contributions from folk songstress Zarahruth, Celtic jazz violinist Andy Lawrenson and vocals from dub/reggae pioneer Lee Scratch Perry. The eclectic variation of sounds and styles highlights Ceiling Demons gift of drifting between genres, from fragile acoustic numbers to slick electronic beats, and post-rock inspired arrangements. This collection of songs highlights the group’s growth as a band and is arguably their strongest and most unique work to date.

Vocals: Psy Ceiling, Dan Demon & George ‘Beat Demon’ Ruston
Vocal Sample: Hayley McKay
Electric Guitar: Chris ‘Shadow’ Shaw
Live Drums: Sam Reed
Produced by Chris ‘Shadow’ Shaw
Mixed by George ‘Beat Demon’ Ruston
Mastered by MJC at Filthy Broke Recordings

Lyrics:
I wrote the code into the snow
Flakes turn to water, liquid will flow
Into the soul, rivers to roads
Time will decide, love and let go

Now ripple form the middle of the room
Little tipple, form a riddle for the doomed
Leave a message for the people
Who believe we should be equal
Two halves, harvest, now grow like a forest
Ancient leaves leave remedies 
Burn these trees if you please
But share life’s breath, we’ll all decease  

From the womb to the grave, from the tomb to the cave
From the womb to the grave from the tomb to the cave
From the womb to the grave from the tomb to the cave
To the moon ‘til it fades and we move and we praise

‘Til we’re doomed but we’re saved, ‘til we’re doomed but we’re saved
And we move and we’ praise ‘til we’re doomed but we’re saved
In a room, in a place, in a tomb made safe
In a room, in a place in a tomb made safe

Kick off, the anchor rises
Lightweight dreamers vanquish, survivors
Scattered throughout the lands
Float on water or sink in sands
Unplanned, this life casts many numbers
Just roll the dice of thunder
and hear it roar like a tiger as it strikes
Never once, but twice
You might just realise
That everyone you know some day will die
Floating in space, blind
The actor’s been out of work for a long, long time
Acting out lies and reciting these lines
Believing in the belly of the hopeless, tin can challenge
Confront yourself and deal the damage
Become the savage
Wild at heart, carnage
Trapped in the dark heartless carriage
Carried away

Snakes & Ladders

From The Womb To The Grave

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Let's Dance - Reggaeton Despacito Latina Song Emily Love The Original

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An indie ode to architecture and morality…

Holy Joe

Produced by Paul Savage
Mastered by Jamie Savage
Recorded at Chem19 Studios

Vocals & Guitars - Moteh Parrott
Cello - Kathleen Rollins McKie
Drums - Marc Rollins McKie
Bass - Blair Young
Spoken Word - Nicky Murray 
Backing Vocals - Rachel Sermanni, Sarah Irvine, Andy Ruddy & Hannah Charles
Keys, Rhodes & Synth - Andy Ruddy
Fiddle - Ryan Young
Choir - Castle Chorus

Chorus Of The Birds

Taken from the forthcoming new album from India Electric Co. 
Released 5th April 2024.
Cole Stacey & Joseph O'Keefe.
After four years in the making India Electric Company present their third album Pomegranate.
From the grips of an underworld without concerts and shared experience comes to the surface an album built in the heart of the West Country describing a life very much in motion whilst in the grips of standing still.
It weaves through their musical heritage combining their traditional folk roots, their dalliance with electronic analogue synths along with rhythms cultivated in lands further afield and an unadulterated love of pop.

Pomegranate

India Electric Co. - Pomegranate - 06 - Balancing Act

Something to tickle your dancing senses. A subtle salsa-infused electronic journey.

SENSES

You Are Impossible

babytooth

growing up can be scary and full of the unknown - do the things that make you feel young at heart!

can't wait to get out and play this one at festivals - get learning the lyrics and come sing along with us!

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Trans-Europe 18

Trans-Europe 18 (edit)

Don't Go Get Yourself Into Mischief

Forged in the white heat of indie’s golden age in the 80’s, Vernons Future play at the poppier end of the indie spectrum. They think you’ll like their music if you like XTC, Blur, The Bunnymen, Lightning Seeds, The Teardrop Explodes.

After releasing acclaimed debut album ‘Smithdown Road’ (Melody Maker said it was “a fine debut in love with pop at its most unassuming and most charming”) on legendary Liverpool label Probe Plus in 1990, The Vernons (as they were then known) promptly split with members cast to the winds and spread across the world.

Reformed as Vernons Future, the band rejoined a very different indie music fray, releasing their sophomore album ‘Aquaplaning’ in 2022. Here is some of what’s been said about the band…

"A magnificent transition from art-rock to the sound that would become best known as Britpop with its baggygrooved danceable sound. Superb and engaging material indeed.... their high water mark" ~ The Spill Magazine 

“Love it…it’s a great record…a beautiful piece of recording” (on ’Just Can’t Help Myself’) ~ Mickey Bradley, The Undertones & BBC Radio Ulster DJ 

"A deft blend of indie moves and unashamed pop grooves... it is hardly surprising that I fell hard for this" ~ Big Takeover Magazine 

"Perfect collision of pop and rock, the band conveys beguiling charm, groove and melody, along with accessible sonics...  rock anthems that will get your blood flowing and delight your ear buds" ~ Amplify Music Mag 

"A cracking slice of indie rock... blending a late-80’s Scouse indie-rock sensibility with the swagger of Julian Cope" (on ‘Call To Arms’) ~ Slacker Shack

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