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Like A Lesson

Apogee is the second single from Adam Ross's new album, Littoral Zone. The song is an optimistic evocation of the strength of love, with Adam’s thoughtful lyrics tied up in a sweeping orchestral-indie production (courtesy of Andrew Wasylyk) which brings to mind the likes of Camera Obscura and Belle & Sebastian.


The gorgeous string arrangements were written by Pete Harvey and the song also features guest vocals by Gillian Fleetwood and brass by Rachel Simpson. It was recorded during a series of sessions in Andrew Wasylyk’s Dundee studio and the release is accompanied by a live video featuring an 8-piece ensemble and filmed in Abdie & Dunbog Parish Church in Lindores.


Adam says about the song:


“I wrote Apogee during a pretty special two-month songwriting stay in a former lighthouse keeper’s cottage at Todhead near Catterline a few years ago. My wife would visit at the weekends and then I’d be left on my own throughout the week so this song was for her, really.


“Todhead Lighthouse was where I wrote and recorded half of my first solo album, Staring At Mountains, but Apogee didn’t feel right for that album. I had a couple of different ideas about where to take it but Andrew suggested Camera Obscura as a loose reference point since we knew were going to be lucky enough to work with a string ensemble. When I arrived at the string recording session, this is the song they were playing and it was a really lovely moment for me to walk into the room and hear it all coming together. I love Pete Harvey’s arrangement.”


Apogee is released on 6th March as a digital single. It follows the first single, Free Will, which has received regular radio play on BBC Radio Scotland, BBC 6 Music and Amazing Radio. The album, Littoral Zone, is released by Fika Recordings on 24th May on vinyl, CD and digital which is currently available to pre-order.

Apogee

Adam Ross - Littoral Zone - Apogee

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ISLAND gives an insight into an experience of parenting when you're still really a child yourself. It speaks of the loss and regret implicit in knowing that although you did your best, it often wasn't good enough. Rosalie James experienced severe depression, anxiety and addiction while raising two children in her late teens and early twenties. Both are now healthy, happy and confident adults, giving hope to anyone struggling with early/single parenting that love, respect and open communication can form a solid foundation to any relationship. ISLAND features stunning vocals from LA-based musical tour de force Storefront Church and was produced by Daniel Knowles (Sharon Van Etten).

"ISLAND stands for 'I Saw Love As Not Dying'. There were many moments where I didn't want to carry on but every time, the thought of what it would do to my children prevented me from taking my own life. The ultimate expression of my love for them was staying alive, even though it was incredibly painful and I couldn't always be there for them in the way I would have liked." (Rosalie James)

Credits:
Written by Rosalie James
Performed by Rosalie James (vocals, guitar), Storefront Church (vocals) and Daniel Knowles (guitars, synths, drum programming).
Produced by Daniel Knowles
Mastered by Anthony Puglisi, SENTRALL Sound

ISLAND (feat. Storefront Church)

Ink & Oil

King Of The Lobby

Happiness

F0lk - Лавинами

Bonnie & Clyde

Try to connect the dots
A constellation of mistakes
We're in outer space
'Cos there's no air in what you say.

'Outer Love' is the third track released from Alex's forthcoming Thirsty Bird EP, due August 28th.

photo: Emily Friend