Die at Home

Oh, my child
My one desire
Down at the wire
Is to die at home.

Crave no all-clear day.
No hopeful delay.
I fear no cold clay -
Just strangers' tones.

Oh, my child
My one desire
Here at the wire
Has remained unknown.


Die at Home

Recorded at home by Francis Lung. All instruments by Francis Lung, except for violin on 'Something Blue' by Sophie Galpin.

Produced by Francis Lung and David Jay in Manchester.

Mixed by Adam Jaffrey and David Jay at Unwound Studios, London.

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Back One Day

"Opposite House" by Cass McCombs from the album 'Mangy Love,' available 8/26
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Cass McCombs - Opposite House

I'm dreaming of a

Songs For Walter
Earwigging

Big Brother is watching, but he’s also listening. Turning Orwellian concepts of observation on their head with blissful folk-pop abandon, get ready for a generous helping of Earwigging – Songs For Walter’s sixth free download and a teaser of the forthcoming new album, reminding us all that no matter who or where we are, we’re not alone.

Inspired by Edward Snowden’s revelations of the global surveillance programs being carried out by the National Security Agency (NSA), a haunting reality lies beneath the track’s meandering melody as Laurie, Songs For Walter’s significant self, explains; “I was juxtaposing this idea of surveillance with that of people feeling isolated or lonely. It’s ironic - we’re often told a lot of people in Western societies are lonely but they’re actually being watched and listened to all the time. I find these revelations very troubling, the idea of being monitored all the time is the stuff of nightmares.”

Buffing the dark subject matter’s silver lining, Earwigging’s bittersweet sound resonates with dreamy, lo-fi tropes that wander like the traditional guitar sounds of John Fahey, the youthful exuberance of Johnny Flynn, and slacker outsider sounds of Daniel Johnston. Featuring the drumming expertise of Andrew Cheetham (Jane Weaver, Kiran Leonard) Earwigging was also mixed with the talent and precision of Working For A Nuclear Free City’s established film and advertising composer, Phil Kay. “It was great to have Phil on board,” exclaims Laurie. “He gave the song a chillwave quality with a kind of Panda Bear vibe I hadn’t expected but really enjoy.”

Following praise from BBC 6music’s Tom Ravenscroft and Lauren Laverne, Songs For Walter’s recently released self-titled debut album set the sonic wheels in motion. Embarking upon a full European tour for the very first time, the past 12 months have helped inspire a move from songs previously shaped by the influence of tales told by Laurie’s grandfather to his own views on the world. Living the life of the artist on the road, Songs for Walter remains staunchly DIY; harking back to the days of the nomadic musician when the likes of Hendrix wouldn’t stop for longer than a quick cig break, Songs For Walter’s travels have seen countless miles clocked up in a rental van, friends made, new places found, and many Italian escapades had, from dimly-lit backstreets to barn parties in ancient towns.

In today’s 100mph world, Songs For Walter is making music as it’s meant to be made. Songs that grow from experience, provoke thoughts and yet, through a ferocious work ethic, continue to evolve with their own timeless quality. Earwigging is just the next part of Songs For Walter’s ever-expanding world, and once again eyes and ears will be opened, pulling everyone along for the ride.

Songs For Walter - Earwigging

Learning How To Swim

Back on the Dead Pundits Society is Ed Rooksby, who teaches politics at Ruskin College. This behemoth of an episode tackles some of the most pressing questions facing socialists today: what do we mean by a socialist transition and what are some of the historical examples? We tackle the myth and reality of "dual power" and compare it with the prospects of a democratic road to socialism. 

This episode is dense, but the pay-off is enormous. Listen up and take notes -- this is Rooksbyism for the 21st Century. 

Ed's blog can be found here: https://edrooksby.wordpress.com

***The B-Side to this episode will be dropping early next week. To get access, subscribe today at www.patreon.com/deadpundits***

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Ep. 60: Socialism, Leninism, and Dual Power w/ Ed Rooksby

On March 6th, 2010, the world lost the critically acclaimed Virginia-based musician most well known for his work as Sparklehorse. On the ten year commemoration of his passing, B Side News, Richmond Independent Radio and Sparklehorse's devout following of fans continue sharing the life, legacy and slow, dreamy tunes of the iconic cult figure that was Mark Linkous.

B-Side News - Ep 11: Mark Linkous (3/30 Special)

In his first interview since standing down as Labour's Shadow Chancellor, John McDonnell discusses Tony Benn's influence on his politics, the future of the Labour Party and more. Make sure to follow The Benn Society on Facebook and Twitter: @BennSociety. Thanks for listening!

Episode One - John McDonnell

New project from Nick Ainsworth (Former Bullies), debut 20 track cassette out now on CF, super limited!

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Secret Admirer - Hanging Around

Max Shanly joins us to talk about the history of the Labour Party and how subsequent generations have produced the conditions that both allowed the Corbyn project to flourish and resulted in its demise. Many of these valuable lessons about party democracy are applicable to the US context as well, so listen up! 

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The book under consideration is Leo Panitch and Colin Leys, Searching for Socialism: The Project of the Labour New Left from Benn to Corbyn (https://www.versobooks.com/books/3161-searching-for-socialism)

For the Fire Next Time w/ Max Shanly

I'm working on the tape hiss.

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Manchester, England.

Die at Home

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