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Hating On A Heartache

Written, Performed, and Produced by Justin Wiles
Mastered by Joe Lambert

Lyrically, "Get the Picture" is a contemplation of perception; on the blurred line that separates fact from fiction in a society preoccupied with entertainment and social media. The idea first came to me during a conversation with a friend about the Freddie Mercury biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody", in which it was my perception that my friend had perhaps given a little too much credence to the historical accuracy of some of the events, characters, and dramatization in the film. Briefly musing over this topic led me to parallels all over the media (television, social media, journalism, interpersonal relationships, etc.). Why are we so steadfast in our commitment to our own understanding of the world as we see it? 

Musically, inspiration for the track comes from my admiration of a mishmash of alternative and post-punk artists. Amnesiac-era Radiohead and solo Thom Yorke for the pulsing electronic rhythm and crisp bass guitar. Violent Femmes for the frenetic acoustic riffs. The last minute or so especially is heavily influenced by the screeching sonic kaleidoscope of Robert Fripp's soaring layered electric guitars on Bowie's "Heroes". The song was recorded and mixed by me alone, using the only tool I had at my disposal at the time: GarageBand. Mastering is courtesy of Joe Lambert (which may or may not have had something to do with my undying affection for Dirty Projectors' Bitte Orca).

"Get the Picture" precedes the debut Reticent Alien album "Glass House Wilderness", available on digital and vinyl on October 7th, 2022.

Get the Picture

Can't Hold Back

Night Is Now

Heartbreaker

Top of the World

A blues-influenced soulful track that describes an artist's battle with anxiety in the modern day.

Can't Escape The Blues

Plug it in
Turn it on
Push a button
Everyone tag yourself
Fall in love
Perfect isn't good enough
Swipe Right
Hyperlink
Criticising what you think
Username
Deep State
Cryptomarket
Real is fake
No Filter
Get the app
Hit refresh
Data hack
Tracking pixel
Late reply
Algorithm
Unsubscribe
Civil war
45
Kill yourself and stream it live
Doom scrolling
B4N
Shut down
Start again

Pariis Opera House - U I

Just Wanna Let U Kno

Vocals by Dr Fabola
Production/ Instruments by Ville and Mat Leppanen at The Animal Farm
Music & Lyrics Jools Musik

Jools

Just Wanna Let U Kno feat. Dr Fabola

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Written by Daniel Brady.

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Daniel Brady at The Coven.

Lyrics:

I wanna be adored
I wanna be yours
I don't want to have to fight it any more
Don't want to live a lie, wish I wasn't so shy
Want you to be the one to loosen up my tie
You're the only one I dream about
You're the one that I long for
Can't stand it any more
Without you, life's a bore
I just want to be yours

Let me tell you 'bout the strangest thing that's happening to me
Your loving just won't let me be
I dream about you all night and day
Thinking of the clever lines that I could say
But as soon as I come to open my mouth
Not a single one of them will come out
I'm hopelessly crippled by anxiety

But I wanna be adored
I wanna be yours
I don't want to have to fight it any more
Don't want to live a lie, wish I wasn't so shy
Want you to be the one to loosen up my tie
You're the only one I dream about
You're the one that I long for
Can't stand it any more
'Cause without you, life's a bore
I just want to be yours

I wanna be adored
I wanna be yours
I wanna be adored
I wanna be yours
Wanna be, wanna be
You're the only one I dream about
You're the one that I long for
Can't stand it any more
'Cause without you, life's a bore
I just want to be yours

Love is just the sweetest thing
It makes me want to sing
Because I want the world to know I love you so
And if I could just take the chance
And ask you to dance
Well, then love who knows where this could go?

I wanna be adored
I wanna be yours
I don't want to have to fight it any more
Don't want to live a lie, wish I wasn't so shy
Want you to be the one to loosen up my tie
You're the only one I dream about
You're the one that I long for
Can't stand it any more
Without you, life's a bore
I just want to be yours

I wanna be adored
I wanna be yours
I don't want to have to fight it any more
Don't want to live a lie, wish I wasn't so shy
Want you to be the one to loosen up my tie
You're the only one I dream about
You're the one that I long for
Can't stand it any more
Cos without you, life's a bore
I just want to be yours

Can't stand it any more
Cos without you, life's a bore
I just want to be yours

More Versions Of Songs About Love

I Wanna Be Yours

Unmastered Track

Pending album release August

Revelations - Unmastered

Slowloris released Friday 26th August 2022 is the latest single taken from the bands new EP "Feral Bop" that will be released later in October 2022.

Slowloris

"Dark Water" by Fragile Gods. Remixed and remastered in 2023.

Lyrics:

Missing for days x 4

I can’t believe
There’s so much rain
Water coming 
Through my windows

We’ve got to leave
But I can’t find you
It’s too late
It’s too late now

Dark Water is rising
I see danger on the horizon
Dark Water is rising
I see danger on the horizon

I watch the beach decay
We could be swept away
I watch the beach decay
We could be swept away

There’s nothing to left to say
We need to get away
There’s nothing to left to say
We need to get away

Calling your name
No one answers
Looking everywhere
I can’t find you

I won’t leave
Leave without you
It’s too late
It’s too late now

Dark Water is rising
I see danger on the horizon
Dark Water is rising
I see danger on the horizon

I watch the beach decay
We could be swept away
I watch the beach decay
We could be swept away

There’s nothing to left to say
We need to get away
There’s nothing to left to say
We need to get away

Missing for days x 4

Dark Water

I’m coming back from the depths
Well I feel myself alive
I couldn’t breathe for the deaths
Now I’m breathing like a child
And I’m naked like a stone
I can’t lift this rag and bone
And the weight it brings me home

I’m coming back from the depths
Now I feel myself alive
I cut my teeth on regrets
Now I’m kneeling in the wild

When I wake up next to you I am all in
You take me over, under too and I’m falling
Fascinated by the flood
Banks are wasted, bursting blood
Breaking open like a bud

When the water’s too high
And the pain is too strong
Will you listen to me
Will you hold me when I’m gone?
Oh when I’m gone

I’m coming back from the depths
Now I need myself alive
I couldn’t get me no rest
Now I’m dancing where I cried

And I’m tasting love this time on the inside
And I’m not ashamed to smile as I’m blown wide
And my heart’s uncertain bruise
Leave me nothing more to lose
I can take it if I choose

When the water’s too high
And the pain is too strong
Will you listen to me
Will you hold me til I’m gone?

Words & Music by Annalie Wilson
Produced by Luna Bec

Depths

'So Paranoid' is a celebration of the glorious intoxification of love.
The song encapsulates the feelings of overwhelming claustrophobia that can exist within a fiercely intense relationship


So Paranoid (MASTER).mp3

The second track released from the hit Wigan Band 'Barstaff' featuring Zha Olu.

Know Now Ft. Zha Olu

8Line

New York Pavements prepare to release their visceral new single Slam The Door on 15th August 2022.

Known for taking the swagger of the nineties, the energy of Brit Pop and feeding it through a thoroughly modern filter, New York Pavements bring a fresh energy to the classic rock world. Slam The Door combines elements of indie, rock, funk and soul in order to create a sound that is oozing with energy. It captures the instinctive emotion of a fractured relationship with biting in-your-face lyrics depicting a couple’s fierce argument. This is the first single to be released from New York Pavements’ upcoming album, introducing the story of protagonist Jack and the deterioration of his mental health.

Hailing from West London, New York Pavements are Paul Brooking (producer) and Matt Bond (lead vocals). They will be releasing eight singles in total - an initial series of covers followed by five originals building up to the debut album Outside The Glasshouse in 2023. The whole project includes an award-winning (Cannes Shorts, Overcome Festival, London Independent Film Festival) short film written and directed by Paul Brooking (Plan B, Viola Beach, Family Jools, LAPP), with the cast appearing in both the videos, cover art and in a photographic essay.  The aim of the album and film is to raise awareness of the hugely important condition of men's mental health in their forties and fifties, and New York Pavements will be working with a leading mental health charity on the project (to be announced shortly).

Slam The Door is out on 15th August 2022.

New York Pavements - Slam The Door

A laid-back funky pop track written through the eyes of a hangover and questioning a long-term relationship. Check out the shimmering first bridge and chorus at 00:37 and the funky middle eight at 2:26. Thanks for listening!

Wizard Roll

Solar Flare

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