Hammond organ by Bennett Holland
Mixed and mastered by David Glover at Tesla Studios

Salut Sue

Written and performed by Oh Papa

Additional vocals by El Heneghan and Lucy Revis
Cello by Lucy Revis
Violin by Morven Bryce
Harp by Manon McCoy
Piano and synthesizer by Jemma Freese
Accordion by El Heneghan

Produced by David Glover @ Tesla Studios

Mastered by Katie Tavini @ Weird Jungle

Supported by Help Musicians

Hello Old Friend

DOBRA EP

Cold Blooded Killer

Pluto's Curse

Closeness

Clock Watching

Off The Banister

Tall Man In Burgundy

Daft

I Wouldn't Mind is the first single to be released from the Sitcom EP (10/04/2020), recorded at Tesla Studios with David Glover (Slow Club, Self Esteem). I Wouldn't Mind is about the concept of offence, and how senseless being offended can be.

I Wouldn't Mind

Magnetic is an intentionally simple song about the nature of attraction. It explores themes of urgency and desire that can emerge when we become fascinated or enthralled by someone, and how otherworldly these feelings seem as they develop.

We returned to our beloved Tesla Studios to work with producer David Glover (Slow Club, Self Esteem), where we recorded some as yet unreleased material earlier this year (keep an eye out in 2020). Magnetic has always been a fan favourite, drawing the attention of Gina Walters of Before Breakfast, who we invited to feature on the studio recording with bandmate Lucy Revis. We’re so proud to present a song which means so much to us in collaboration with one of our favourite bands.

Magnetic (feat. Before Breakfast)

Released 12th February 2021

Hammond organ by Bennett Holland
Mixed and mastered by David C Glover at Tesla Studios

Take What's Given

Oh Papa emerged from the embers of the Sheffield music scene in the late 2010s, after years of watching beloved local venues change hands and crumble into obscurity. Sheffield, it seemed, had had its heyday. With the hyper-masculinity of the male guitar band setting the template for many young artists striving to get their voices heard, Oh Papa wanted to change the perception of what it means to be an indie band from the North.

Through their songwriting, Oh Papa explore the vulnerability and fragility of ego and learning how to process and express emotion. Taking sonic inspiration from the great singer-songwriters of Laurel Canyon, their first release Papa Les garnered support from BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and BBC Radio 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, the latter praising the “irresistible Americana groove and understated English vocals”. This earned the band support slots for the likes of Billie Marten, Easy Life, Boy Azooga and Japanese punk legends Shonen Knife. 

The success of 2019 single Magnetic (recorded with Sheffield contemporaries Before Breakfast) marked the beginning of a fruitful relationship with producer David C Glover at Tesla Studios.

Oh Papa sought to continue writing and releasing in spite of challenges faced by the music industry in 2020. Their sophomore EP Sitcom was released in April, followed by singles Change That Tune and Take What’s Given. These independent releases were again supported by the BBC outlets, including multiple plays by Huw Stephens and Gemma Bradley.

With comparisons to the rootsy Americana of Kevin Morby, the wry lyrical content of Andy Shauf and Courtney Barnett, and the subtle intricacies of Blood on the Tracks and Harvest, Oh Papa are continuing a tradition of intimate and insightful songwriting for a new generation.

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