‘Soul Ronnie' is the lead single from 'Linear B' - the 25 year delayed debut album by Herald, aka Lawrence Worthington (The Male Nurse, Country Teasers, Yummy Fur). 10 Neo-psychedelic alt-pop gems co-produced with Deakin (Animal Collective).

The album will be available via all major streaming platforms and on vinyl from June 14th, 2024.

Lawrence played drums throughout the 1990’s with The Male Nurse, Country Teasers and Yummy Fur, recording several Peel sessions and touring extensively. During this period he began writing songs for a potential solo record. Adopting the name Herald, he played one show and featured on a Vesuvius Records compilation, before relocating to Baltimore MD in 2001 for love.

The move resulted in a musical hiatus as life’s focus switched to marriage and a career as a carpenter. In 2012, while helping build a recording studio, Lawrence met several people involved in the vibrant local music scene. Inspired by these new relationships and spurred on by a few close friends, he gathered the same equipment he had in the 90’s - cheap Casios and Yamahas mostly - and set it up in his basement.

Around this time Lawrence was introduced to Josh Dibb (Deakin, Animal Collective) who was back in town while the band took a break from touring. They worked together on carpentry projects, bonding over a shared love of music like The Residents, Forever Changes, Portisheads’s Third, Frank Ocean & Psychocandy. Lawrence would send Josh demos, and when one in particular caught his ear, he suggested they book a few days in a ‘legit’ studio. 

It went well, yielding the songs ‘Poster From Athena’ and ‘Soul Ronnie’. Encouraged by the outcome, it became something they did every other weekend. Lawrence wrote and performed, while Josh took on engineering and mixing duties. They co-produced the sessions and over time there was an album. The result is Linear B; a stunning debut born out of geography, circumstance and friendship, 25 years in the making.

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Linear B

Soul Ronnie

Herald - Soul Ronnie

‘Lights'' is the second single from 'Linear B' - the 25 year delayed debut album by Herald, aka Lawrence Worthington (The Male Nurse, Country Teasers, Yummy Fur). 10 Neo-psychedelic alt-pop gems co-produced with Deakin (Animal Collective).

The album will be available via all major streaming platforms and on vinyl from June 14th, 2024.

Lawrence played drums throughout the 1990’s with The Male Nurse, Country Teasers and Yummy Fur, recording several Peel sessions and touring extensively. During this period he began writing songs for a potential solo record. Adopting the name Herald, he played one show and featured on a Vesuvius Records compilation, before relocating to Baltimore MD in 2001 for love.

The move resulted in a musical hiatus as life’s focus switched to marriage and a career as a carpenter. In 2012, while helping a friend build a recording studio, Lawrence met a lot of the musicians active in the vibrant Baltimore music scene. Inspired by new relationships and spurred on by a few close friends, he assembled the same equipment he had in the 90’s and set up a basic studio in his basement.

Around this time he was introduced to Josh Dibb (Deakin, Animal Collective). They bonded quickly over their similar backgrounds and a mutual love of music like the Residents, Forever Changes, Portisheads’s Third, Frank Ocean & Psychocandy. Lawrence would send Josh demos, and when one in particular caught his ear, he suggested they book a few days in a ‘legit’ studio. 

It went well, yielding the songs ‘Poster From Athena’ and ‘Soul Ronnie’. Encouraged by the outcome, it became something they did every other weekend. Lawrence would write and perform, Josh took on engineering and mixing duties and they co-produced the sessions. The result is Linear B; a stunning debut born out of geography, circumstance and friendship, 25 years in the making.

www.errolshotwax.com

Lights

Herald - Lights

Second City Static is a collaborative project between two Glasgow based DIY labels; Errol's Hot Wax & Watts Of Goodwill.

The loose plan is an irregular (quarterly, maybe) series of not for profit live shows at The Old Hairdresser's featuring two artists, with a split 7” single included in the price of the ticket (or a download card, if your music streams instead of spins).

Following the gigs, a limited number of singles will be available online via Bandcamp, Discogs, Errol's Hot Wax (errolshotwax.com), Monorail Music (monorailmusic.com) and any other stores that want 'em.

SCS001 features contributions from Gerard Love (Lightships, Teenage Fanclub) & Jack Mellin (Spinning Coin, L, among other good bands).

Gerard Love presents a home recorded cover version of "Summer Holiday" by the German group Seaside Stars. Although recorded in his kitchen a few years ago, it was mixed with Paul Savage at Chem19 & mastered by Samuel J. Smith of Green Door Studio in the summer of 2024.

Jack Mellin's song "Wild Light" features Chris White on drums and Simone Antigone on backing vocals. It was recorded & mixed by Chris White at Unit 15, Bridgeton and was also mastered by Samuel J. Smith. "Wild Light" is taken from "Very Sparrow", the debut album by The Mary Column (Jack Mellin & Friends) due around March 2025.

Second City Static 001

Wild Light

Jack Mellin - Wild Light (SCS001)

Summer Holiday

Gerard Love - Summer Holiday (SCS001)

Second City Static is a collaborative project between two Glasgow based DIY labels; Errol's Hot Wax & Watts Of Goodwill.

The loose plan is an irregular (quarterly, maybe) series of not for profit live shows at The Old Hairdresser's showcasing two artists, with a split 7” single included in the price of the ticket (or a download card, if your music streams instead of spins).

SCS002 features contributions from Dancer & R.AGGS (Sacred Paws, Shopping, Trash Kit).

Dancer's track 'Man Of Distinction' is an angular pop foot stomper recorded and mixed by Derek O'Neill at Chem19 & mastered by Samuel J. Smith of Green Door Studio.

R.AGGS 'Uncertainty' is an utterly infectious indie dance anthem produced by Lewis Cook (Free Love) at Full Ashram Celestial Garden and was also mastered by Samuel J. Smith. 

Following the gigs, a limited number of singles will be available online via Bandcamp, Discogs, Errol's Hot Wax (errolshotwax.com) & Monorail Music (monorailmusic.com).

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