[Weekly Mix] 2020.12 (1)

There is a light that never goes on

There Is A Light That Never Goes On

Aaliyah may be gone, but 25 years later her song still lives on.
Arrangement / piano / vocals: Julie Englebert

Try Again (Acoustic piano cover - original by Aaliyah)

Kazbeg

Moonglow - Fall Asleep On Repeat (feat. Elizabeth Wyld)

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Written by Jeff Citron

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Fall Asleep On Repeat (feat. Elizabeth Wyld)

STREAM/DOWNLOAD: ditto.fm/here-we-are-now

'Here We Are Now' is a glimpse into past choices and “what could have beens”, and even though some decisions hurt, things do work out how they're meant to. Francis says “Sometimes life leads you to unexpected places away from what you originally wanted, but you realise that you've arrived at something you wanted even more.”

LYRICS:
Oh, I can feel you
In the wild winds of the autumn
I can see you
there in the distance.
Why don’t you tell me what’s on your mind
cause I’ve been wondering, for a long time
We’ve been falling
With the wild rains of the morning
I tried to keep it
Narrow the distance
what are we going to do with all of this now

Here we are now
Slowly fading out
Oh, you know I’ve been trying to reach you
Threw the meaning out the window,
I gotta say, I ́m still holding on to that something

I can feel you
among the ever-changing leaves
Oh I can hear you
there in the distance
Why don’t you tell me what’s on your mind
cause I’ve been wondering, for a long time
Oh I’ve been trying
with too much weight on my shoulders
I tried to hold it
and carry all the weight
But I know it’s gonna be alright,
slowly blossom in the morning light


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Released by AlexrainbirdRecords. @alexrainbirdmusic

Here We Are Now

Cryogeyser - Too Much

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Much has been speculated as to what Dook Walt Jr. is, was, and is yet to be. Once thought to be but a single man, it has been revealed to us that the Dookster is in fact many in concordance. The souls of Jake Brown, Cooper Twit, John Hooker, and Jonathan Kaufmann were all subsumed into the synth-based sanctimony which manifests as Dook Walt Jr. and remain entwined to this day. This super-organism purveys it's signature brand of twinkling twilit synth pop with a knowing dash of absurdist abandon, like Depeche Mode if Depeche Mode had met a a christian college.

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Dook Walt Jr - Night Time

i'm still asleep by la loye, out now!
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Fire (Radio Edit)

Upcoming album "Moods & Dances 2021" out on January 29th, 2021. Preorder available via https://orcd.co/rvds.php

Richard von der Schulenburg – Mrs Yamahas Summer Tune

Moment Passed is the second single from Scottish folk-pop collective Randolph’s Leap’s forthcoming album Spirit Level.

“Moment Passed is basically about stress. I wasn't taking proper care of my physical or mental health and the lyrics are a mixture of wanting to change things in my life but simultaneously worrying I was too late. The original demo had deliberately over-the-top autotune on my voice which didn't go down well with the rest of the band [but it did prove the catalyst for my A.R. Pinewood robo-country spinoff album]! We threw a lot at the mix on this one. Pete played glass bottle percussion and everything. Oh, and there's nothing cooler than a cha-cha-cha ending.”

Spirit Level is an upbeat, melodic indie-pop album full of personality, catchy hooks and memorable lyrics, rich in textural, polyphonic arrangements, and capturing the infinite charm of Adam Ross, the leader of this 8-piece band.

As a core songwriter with a large ensemble, Adam Ross may draw comparison with Stephin Merritt or Neil Hannon, while mining the rich Scottish seam of Postcard Records and C86. And as with contemporaries King Creosote or Withered Hand, is unafraid of drawing on folk music’s story telling tradition, detailing the minutiae of life’s fluctuations, here packaged up in glorious, anthemic and energetic pop.

The titular ‘spirit level’ is a steady reference point over what had been an unsettled spell writing the album, with Adam Ross uprooting from a decade in Glasgow to a tauntingly lopsided house in rural Aberdeenshire, navigating his way through shifting phases in his well-being and happiness, and reflecting on the untimely death of two greatly admired acquaintances. That balancing act came in the form of music, in an optimistic, even celebratory, collection of songs.

Recorded over a period of a year in Glasgow with keyboard player Pete MacDonald engineering, mixing and producing the sessions at home, the album went off to mastering in the nick of time: the following night Pete’s flat went Up In Smoke in a massive fire, taking everything bar Pete (and his pet hedgehog, Frida) with it.

“The next generation of witty Scottish indie pop” The Quietus

“A band deserving of every shred of love and success which came Belle & Sebastian's way” The Scotsman

"The Jonathan Richman of Scottish indie" The Herald

Randolph’s Leap started out as a pseudonym for the solo output of Adam Ross, and now includes up to 8 people in the full live band. The debut Randolph’s Leap album, Clumsy Knot, came out in 2014, with another four live and studio albums and a handful of singles across labels Fence Collective, Olive Grove Records and Lost Map. In 2018 a touring theatre show called The Isle of Love was devised around the songs of Randolph’s Leap.

They’ve recorded several Marc Riley sessions, performed at Green Man, T in the Park, Indietracks, and The Edinburgh Fringe, and have toured with The Burning Hell and James Yorkston. 
The Randolph’s Leap name is taken from a scenic location on the River Findhorn.

Randolph’s Leap are Adam Ross (songs, vocals, guitar), Adam Armour-Florence (drums), Ali Hendry (trumpet), Andrew MacLellan (guitar), Fraser Gibson (trombone) Heather Fox (violin), Pete MacDonald (keyboards) and Vicki Cole (bass).

Moment Passed

Randolph's Leap - Moment Passed

© 2021 Stray Fossa under exclusive license to Broken Palace Records
Produced by William Evans
Artwork by Chyrum Lambert

In between, reaching for something sound
Wanting more before a sign is found 
Thoughts in circles, sewed in
The feedback wearing it thin
Am I someplace I’d rather be
Off in times different than these?

I wish I knew what it’s worth
Can’t get out of this myself
I wish I knew what it’s worth 
Can’t get out of this myself
I wish I knew what it’s worth
Can’t get out of this myself
I wish I knew what it’s worth
Can’t get out of this myself
I wish I knew it

Burn all ties
Foundation lines
For another time
Or a lonely lie
Costing, sinking, all in
Best to flip or to spin
If something real
Isn’t real?

Can’t get out of this myself

Can’t get out of this myself
I wish I knew what it’s worth 

Music by Zachary Blount, Nicholas Evans, William Evans
Lyrics by Zachary Blount
Produced by William Evans and Stray Fossa
Recorded and mixed by William Evans in Charlottesville, VA.

With You For Ever

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Some knots are hard to untie

Some Knots Are Hard To Untie

i only hear you in my song by la loye, out now
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i only hear you in my song

From the album In a Deep and Dreamless Sleep available March 19, 2021 on Western Vinyl.
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In A Deep And Dreamless Sleep

Mint Julep - "Pulse"

la loye’s music has always been quite untouchable and hard to place, as it explores the depths of the indie-folk genre. Hailing from the Netherlands, la loye, the alias of Lieke Heusinkveld, reaches far beyond the common tracks to create a much more intricate sound. Since debuting in the indie music scene, la loye has quickly garnered attention for her distinctive voice and poignant storytelling. Drawing inspiration from both personal experiences and the world around her, her songs offer a soothing yet thought-provoking escape. Her ability to craft ambient, folk-infused tracks has led to comparisons with artists like Bon Iver and Phoebe Bridgers.

The band has been steadily building a fanbase with a series of well-received singles and live performances across Europe. In early 2025, la loye is set to release their much-anticipated debut album, ‘sweet dreams, see you tomorrow’, promising a rich tapestry of sounds and stories that reflect their unique artistry.

i'm still asleep

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