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Moments Die

RITUAL (evocation)

RITUAL (evocation) [feat. Ishq & Cherif Hashizume]

Shark-Shark

Kids On Holiday

Kids On Holiday (Live)

Joker

Bullet of Dignity

Bullet Of Dignity (Acid Arab Remix)

Connecting Flights

Lost Goals

"Lost Goals" - Jacques Labouchere

Written by Nadedja
Produced by HATi
Mixed and Mastered by John 'Trafik' Elliot
Artwork Original Photo by Michael Sreenan
AWAL Digital Limited (Kobalt) (on behalf of Nadedja); Sentric Music Publishing, BMI - Broadcast Music Inc.

Lyrics

It seems like
This is the step I take
To see you
It seems like
Halfway here
I lost the truth

Empty mugs
All that I am
On the kitchen floor
Vulnerable me
Dripping down the sink
All that’s in between

And I shift and change
And I rearrange 
And I fill with rage
And I try again
And it’s all about
The way I hold my mind
And I if I keep you close
I might free your mind

And I hold your body 
Like you’re holding mine
And I feel the cure
Running down my spine
It’s a strange exchange
The way we’re shattered now
But I feel alive

When I hold on to you
Unfold you
Hold on to you
Hold on to you

Let me be
The one who holds you close 
Intertwined 
I’m your ghost
Our veins, blood
Flows through me

It seems like
This is the step I take
To see you
To see you

And I shift and change
And I rearrange 
And I fill with rage
And I try again
And it’s all about
The way I hold my mind
And I if I keep you close
I might free your mind

And I hold your body 
Like you’re holding mine
And I feel the cure
Running down my spine
It’s a strange exchange
The way we’re shattered now
But I feel alive

When I hold on to you
Unfold you
Hold on to you
Hold on to you

Unfold you (unfold you)
Unfold you (unfold you)
Hold on to you (unfold you)

(C) 2021 Nadedja Leal

Unfold

KIMO - HOME ALONE

Reuben

Ampersand are a five piece group based in North London currently preparing the release of their debut album. 

Taking their cues from baroque pop of the 60s and the neo classical influences of bands like Talk Talk and Elbow, Ampersand's is a music that doesn't shy away from antiquity. Fusing elements of folk, rock, jazz and classical music, the ensemble forge a sound distinctly their own while paying their dues to the music of the past. 

Taking the opportunity of lockdown to formalise their work thus far, the five piece recorded their debut album remotely over 2020, planning a release for the spring of 2021. 

The release will be preceded by a string of specially recorded live sessions and singles from the album with gigs to follow as soon as it is safe to do so.

Debut single BONES will be released on Jaunary 31st, 2021.

Mark Young (Piano, Guitar & Vocals) 
Georgina Melling (Violin, Synthesizer & Backing Vocals) 
Tom Campbell (Bass & Backing Vocals)
Adam Williams (Drums & Backing Vocals) 
Tom Stone (Guitar & Backing Vocals) 

Instagram: @hereisampersand

Bones

Ruth wrote Way the Wind Blows when she was 12 years old. The lyrics reflect on missing her dad whilst growing up as he worked as a touring musician. Now 23, she has reimagined the song with her band, featuring guitars from James Cooke, recorded by Mark Lewis at Germanium Studios in Manchester.

Way the Wind Blows

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Ampersand are a five-piece group based in North London currently preparing the release of their debut album. Fusing elements of folk, rock, jazz and classical music, the ensemble pay their dues to the music of the past while forging a sound distinctly their own. Taking the opportunity of lockdown to formalise their work thus far, the band have recorded their debut album remotely over 2020.

Bones

Ampersand

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