‘Sunset Thinking’ was written and recorded by myself and Jon in the summer of 2023. Genre-wise I'm calling it 'Post-Yacht' but then, I'm an idiot. 

Every element of it, as with all our stuff, is home-recorded, mixed, produced, mastered, sleeve-designed, “promoted” and released by our very own clammy little paws. We remain proudly DIY even if we don’t sound like Shellac. Which, much to my consternation, we do not.

What we didn't make was the beautiful accompanying video by our good friend lejuanix. Check it out, it’s perfect.

'Sunset Thinking’ is my attempt to depict the experience of someone who finds themselves in the role of carer, in a situation where they believed they were a partner, a friend, or family member. It’s a song about dealing with the frustration which arises from trying to help someone suffering with mental health issues. It’s about the strain of attempting to show someone the value in the small, beautiful moments in life. It’s about the tiny victories these wonderful people achieve when they can show you the light coming in through the cracks, if only for a moment.

I’ve been lucky enough to know people like this.  I hope I was able to capture some small part of their experience.


‘Sunset Thinking’ is a hymn to the people who help you when you can’t help yourself, those who stand by you when you can’t stand, the people who show patience and kindness and ask nothing in return.

Thank you.

For those on the other side of the coin, the side I know best: 

When you’re at your lowest and fear there is no-one there for you, there is. When you are down and believe you can’t get back up, you can. When you think there is no way to continue, there is a way.

There is always someone who cares. 

There’s another single coming in May. It’s a disco banger about a haunted music box. I’m not joking.

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