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Written by Shae Rhiannon Maunders (Sentric Music) & Ben Hillier (Mute Songs). Produced & Mixed by Ben Hillier. Mastered by Kate Tavini

Queen Of Duality

Existing, slowly, body’s tryna kill me,
Draining me of my blood and sanity,
What do I do now? 
How do I get out?
This town makes me feel like scratching my own eyeballs out.

I cover my walls with post it notes,
Reminding me to take a walk,
And not loose my fucking mind,
This happens all the time,
Make yourself a brew I’m sure its gonna turn out fine.

But no-one can tell me that I didn’t try,
I’ve been working real hard from the inside.

Don’t really know what you’re running from baby,
You got the world in your hands,
That’s what they say when I sing them a song,
And can I be in your band?

Give me a war of pain or of pleasure,
But I also need peace,
What kind of lady will I be today?
I’m the queen of duality.

Mmmmm…

Ohhhh…

My mother says don’t you cry,
I’ve been working like a dog for you.
There’s a strange look in her eyes,
I’ve been working like a dog for you.

Mmmm,
I’ve been working like a dog for you.

Mmmm,
I’ve been working like a dog for you.

Ahhhh…

Queen Of Duality

Stomach

Mana Takatāpui

Empire is the debut single from Long Distances, an indie rock trio of Aarifah Rebello, Apurv Agrawal and Zubin Pastakia. Dreamy, evocative vocals sit within a soundscape of chimey, melodic guitar leads, gritty rhythm parts, glassy synths and pounding drums (played by Jai Row Kavi). The song twists and turns, ending up, sonically, at a very different place from where it began. Mali (Maalavika Manoj) adds her poignant harmonies to the mix through the song. 

The song speaks to the impermanent nature of power. Whether it's massive political forces that now seem omnipotent, or, the tyranny of the little despots that live amongst us, they are all eventually doomed to fall.

[Song Credits]

Written by 
Zubin Pastakia
Aarifah Rebello
Apurv Agrawal

Produced by
Apurv Agrawal
Zubin Pastakia

Vox
Aarifah Rebello

Guitars
Apurv Agrawal
Zubin Pastakia

Bass
Apurv Agrawal

Synths
Apurv Agrawal

Drums
Jai Row Kavi

Backing Vocals
Maalavika Manoj (Mali)

Mixed by
Apurv Agrawal

Mastered by
Kristian Montano

Artwork
George Joseph

Photography
Rono


[Empire - Lyrics]

Where you gonna run?
When your empire burns
When the big wheel turns
‘round, tonight

And where you gonna be?
When your empire falls
Funeral guns they fire
At the myth of it all 

And how you gonna feel?
When your empire’s gone
Sitting alone now
In your cities of dust

And who you gonna call?
When your empire falls
We can’t hear you
We don’t feel you now

And will you ever see the light?
Or are you blinded by the herd and the lies?

You’ll only ever learn
When your empire burns...
Well we can’t hear you now,
Tonight

So, where are you now?
Where are you now?
When it all comes crashing down

Where would you go?
Where would you go?
When it all comes crashing down

Can’t hear you now
And now... 
The nation wants to know

Empire

Goodbye

Borrowed

Full Me, Half You

Lyrics by Marie Fjeldsted
Music by Marie Fjeldsted + Linus Valdemar
Drums by Anders Haaning
Bass by Lasse Vistisen
Backing vocals by Sebastian Autzen
Produced by Marie Fjeldsted + Linus Valdemar
Mixed by Linus Valdemar
Mastered by Brian Mørk
Released on Celebration Records
With support from KODA Kultur

Never Lost, Never Won

Following up their *very* well-received 2021 self-titled debut album, Chime School are back with more perfect pop, this time on the most pop of formats, the 7" single. "Coming To Your Town" was recorded while sick with COVID and rather fittingly is a feverish attempt to describe the reactionary political moment that seemed to infect the Bay Area during the pandemic. Leave it to Chime School to pen a classic 12-string jangle pop tune about the breakdown of civil society. It's not all cats and motorbikes chez Chime School! On the flip side we have the band's lovely Brighter/Field Mice-esque take of Buzzcocks' "Love You More." Originally released on the Oakland Weekender Buzzcocks covers cassette, it's available on vinyl here for the first time.

Coming To Your Town

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Chime School - Coming To Your Town

When you love someone so much you would die for them

I Would Die for You

Die for You

A transcendent journey through divine harmonies and celestial melodies. The album explores spiritual landscapes with uplifting voices, heavenly choirs, and radiant orchestral arrangements elevating listeners toward hope and inspiration. From gentle whispers to crescendos, each track weaves a tapestry of light and sound. Traditional instruments blend with modern elements, creating music that bridges the earthly and divine. The music resonates with themes of faith and light that guides our path.

Goodbye

Meadowlark

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