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'The Children of Scorpio’ is the first single and title track from Project Gemini’s forthcoming album. Project Gemini, aka Paul Osborne, has created a cinematic musical journey that plays out like a long-lost soundtrack (think cult B-movies of the 60s and 70s); 'The Children of Scorpio’ was formed from Paul's love of a myriad of genres; from European library music, acid folk, psych-funk, vintage soundtracks and the contemporary breaks scene. 

The single ’The Children of Scorpio' started life as a demo 12 years ago, when Paul's time playing in various bands had come to an end and he started recording music at his home studio. Paul took inspiration from many sources including his obsession with Lalo Schifrin’s soundtrack to the Clint Eastwood film, 'Dirty Harry’, and artists like David Axelrod and his work on The Electric Prunes 'Release of an Oath’ LP. Paul channelled these influences into his creation, titled it in a nod to the villain in 'Dirty Harry', shelved it and moved on. 

After the release of his first single as Project Gemini in 2019 Paul decided to start work on an album project and revisited the original demo. He described the process, “I stripped it right back to its bare bones and started reconstructing it from scratch (although the vocals and middle guitar break survived from that original 2010 demo), and once I’d nailed the bass sound it all came together. Haifa-based multi-instrumentalist Shuzin brought some serious heat on the drums, and Barrie Cadogan, aka Little Barrie, put the icing on the cake by adding the solo you hear at the tail end of the track. It turned out to be the creative trigger for the whole album, and for that reason, it’s a really important track for me personally.”

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Project Gemini - The Children Of Scorpio

The lead single from the next instalment of the best-selling Mr Bongo Record Club compilation series.

When one of our most revered artists offered us the chance to include an exclusive track we of course jumped at the chance. As expected, what we received blew us away and we knew it had to be the lead single from the compilation. 

Hearing the Swedish outfit Sven Wunder for the first time is as refreshing as an ice-cold Limoncello after an Italian meal. One of those artists that feel instantly familiar like an old friend, yet simultaneously fresh and new. Having released three stunning albums adored by a rapidly growing fanbase, and a host of critical acclaim from the likes of the New York Times, Pitchfork and the Quietus to name just a few, the expectation of what is to come next from this wonderfully unique artist is palpable. 

Mosaic' — conceived for Mr Bongo Record Club Vol.5 — merges jazz and rock, by building a detailed pattern garnished by regular and irregular pieces containing guzheng (also known as the Chinese zither), baroque harpsichord and driving drums all framed and contrasted by lush strings, brass and woodwind. The result stands in some way between Wabi Sabi (2020) and Natura Morta (2021), a perfect exploration point for a unique sound that appeals to both psych and prog listeners, folk or jazz aficionados and as well the gourmet hip hop connoisseurs.

Sven Wunder - Mosaic

2LP, CD and digital out 25th August

Mastered by Matt @ Alchemy, London

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Alexis Taylor and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy are to release a Double A-Side on 1st December 2014, entitled ‘Am I Not A Weaker Soldier?’ The A-Side features Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy performing a version of Alexis Taylor’s track Am I Not A Soldier, taken from his recent Await Barbarians album, released this summer. The AA-Side features Alexis Taylor’s version of The Weaker Soldier, from Arise Therefore, Bonnie’s 1996 LP with Palace Music.

Buy "Await Barbarians" at:

iTunes - http://smarturl.it/AwaitBarbarians

Dom Mart - http://smarturl.it/AwaitBarbariansDM

Am I Not A Weaker Soldier?

Am I Not A Soldier?

Alexis Taylor - Am I Not A Soldier? (Zongamin Remix)

In case you missed the news a few weeks back, Huntleys + Palmers have primed a comp featuring Wolf Muller, Sano, Usio and Oklo Gabon for their 15th release. A record that aims to draw from talents beyond their regular (and exceptional) pool of talents. The folks who have really been getting them excited recently. 

This track comes to you courtesy of Golden Teacher, who H+P hail as "the best band to come from Glasgow in years!", and we could be inclined to agree to be honest.

If you're in Glasgow this weekend, be sure to check out Hunter + Palmers Launch Party, and look out for the record out in stores Jan 12th. 

Pre-order here:  http://www.kompakt.fm/releases/chapter_2_12