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"The Getaway" is the first single from our debut album, coming this fall. Out now on Welfare Sounds & Records.

Produced by Per Stålberg and Kalle Lilja. Mixed by Kalle Lilja. Mastered by Esben Willems. Artwork by Jakob Ekvall

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The Getaway

Recorded entirely in 2021, "Perfect Worlds," the newest album by San Francisco's mysterious lo-fi pop legend Tony Jay, delivers an intimate record of thirteen dreamy, assured arrangements that further cements Tony Jay's status as a dejected crooner of the quotidian par excellence. Drawing inspiration from failed relationships, lack of sleep, a bicycle injury, and depression, Tony Jay (headed by Flowertown/Sad Eyed Beatniks member and SF scene mainstay Michael Ramos) pairs catchy melodies and hushed vocals with ethereal instrumental tracks.

Studded with instant classics, Tony Jay's new album encapsulates the isolation and loneliness of the past few years. "In a perfect world I'd find a place down in the basement," begins the title track, and the refrain repeats, "You just can't escape it." Interspersed with otherworldly instrumental tracks that call to mind a machine struggling to work underwater and whale mating calls combined with droning synth, horns, chimes, this album also provides space for listeners to make new worlds of their own. Our times may be inescapable, but we're fortunate to be able to wall ourselves in with fantasies of our own creation alongside "Perfect Worlds."

Perfect Worlds

Tony Jay - Isolated Visions

Stomach

Fun House + Blueprints

False Start (Live at Altamira)

Why scream at people 
Just to let it all out
All the fighting and yelling 
What’s it all about
Kill em all
Rise and fall
It’s not your fault
Ego death kult
Always shit talking
What you on about
Try say nothing
Listen to what it’s about
Close your eyes baby
Let it all out
Sit in silence
And let it all out
Let it all out

PAWS

Ego Death Kult

100% of the proceeds from this track will go to the BE THE BIG SPOON charity, which raises money for specialized spoons for people with disabilities. www.facebook.com/BeTheBigSpoon 

Joseph Lekkas: Vocals, Bass, Guitars, Keyboards
Benjamin Douglas: Guitars
Walt Epting: Drums

Words and Music by: Ned's Atomic Dustbin

Cover Art by: Benjamin Douglas

Layout and Design by: Joseph Lekkas

Recorded, Mixed and Produced by Joseph Lekkas at Greenland Studios, Nashville TN

Mastered by: Dan Coutant at Sun Room Mastering

Thanks to Tim Anderl at Sweet Cheetah PR

The Getaway

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