ECLECTIC PICKS - 2023 (Freshonthenet)

Eclectic Picks

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ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 488

What we was Banging

A X6402 Collaboration:
Six Four Zero Two x Emma Forman.

Inspired by the courageous women of Iran – fighting for their rights to live in dignity and against the atrocities.

CREDITS:
– Music, Instrumentation and Production: Six Four Zero Two.
– Lyrics & Vocals: Emma Forman.
– Engineering: 6402.

LYRICS:

Stay strong, stay strong
Stay strong, stay strong

They tried to silence her
One brave voice
They tried to silence her
One brave voice
One brave voice

Woman
Life
Woman, Life, Liberty!

Woman 
Life 
Woman, Life, Liberty!

For all womankind
For all womankind

Rise up, rise up
Rise up, rise up
Rise up, rise up
Rise up and let your voice be heard

Woman 
Life
Woman, Life, Liberty!

Woman 
Life
Woman, Life, Liberty!

One brave voice
One brave voice
One brave voice
One brave voice

Woman
Life
Woman, Life, Liberty!

Woman
Life
Woman, Life, Liberty!

Stay strong
Stay strong

ONE BRAVE VOICE (feat. Emma Forman)

Star Catalogue

The Apprentice Pillar

Rising Tide

A dark and atmospheric, progressive instrumental piece with electronic and organic instrumentation.

Outsiders

Demi O - Nightmare Trust

Never Given A Chance

Shelter Me From The Storm

For Hungrier Hearts

I Need You

Space Between

Does not Compute

Space Return

JUSJIM is the name of James Vine’s new solo project.  The debut single ‘Iris’ released May 12th, is a dedication to his late Grandmother, a straight talking woman born in East London the matriarch of James’ family for his entire life. The track blends contemplative soundscapes, with James’ signature enthralling rhythms.

Controversial "billboard" release:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CsIsFHkgMch/

James has emerged as one of the UK’s most exciting new drummers.  Best known for his work with experimental trio Waldo’s Gift with whom he has received much critical acclaim from tastemakers across BBC 6Music and Radio 1 as well as countless publications including Clash, DIY & more.

In 2023, James arrives as a composer and performer in his own right. Jusjim combines James’ passions for music and creative technology, having studied a masters in Computer Science and dedicating this time to exploring new intuitive ways to interact with technology and sound.

Iris

MOTHLOOP_WE BUILT THIS MACHINE

There's a space on my bedside table 
Where our photo used to sit 
It's been empty for a while now 
But lately I've been feeling okay with it 
Threw out all your letters 
Blocked you on my phone 
Getting kind of used to calling you 
Someone I used to love 
See it turns out I'm better off 
And I'm not even sad about 
Actually I'm glad you did me a favour love 
For thinking I wasn't worth it no 
Just a devil in disguise with a pretty face 
A heart as cold as ice 
Too cruel to ever be kind 
You don't deserve a heart 
That's as good as mine 

So checkmate you lost this one babe 
You played such a bitter little game 
But I'm the one it saved 
Thank you for the lessons and the pain 
I promise I'll never fall in love again 
Cause now I know just how it ends 

Well there's a place that I was dying to turn to 
Cause I knew I'd see you there 
But loving you it had taught me better 
That I should stay the hell away from it too 
Crooked and callous 
You taught me to be jealous 
While I was at home you were tucked in someone else's arms 
Tell me are you sober yet cause I'm over it love 
I’ll keep you was a promise you were destined to break 
Cause you burned every bridge you ever tried to make 
You love to hate You love to hurt 
Well darling I think I've heard enough

So checkmate you lost this one babe 
You played such a bitter little game 
But I'm the one it saved 
Thank you for the lessons and the pain 
I promise I’ll never fall in love again 
Cause now I know just how it ends

So checkmate you lost this one babe 
You played such a bitter little game 
But I'm the one it saved

Freak EP

Checkmate