Written, performed and produced by Kar Stanton
Bass and clarinet played by Joe Rodwell
Mixed by Joe Rodwell
Mastered by Nick Lewis at Old Cottage Audio

Lyrics:
You showed up like you'd never gone
Almost forgot it had been so long
I've never seen you look so alone
We were the ones who had it all
The kids too privileged to fail
You thought that you would cure the world

Cos we were the brightest
And we were the kindest
With all of our prospects
Held in our soft hearts
We were the sequel
And we were the brightest
And we were the kindest
If we could only go back
Give it all another try

What would it have looked like
If you had never gone away

You were golden
You were voted by your peers
You were perfect
I never could keep up
Every summer
There's a flicker in my memory
When it mattered
Did you ever really believe

What would it have looked like
If you had never gone away

Cos we were the brightest
And we were the kindest
With all of our prospects
Held in our soft hearts
We were the sequel
And we were the brightest
And we were the kindest
If we could only go back
Give it all another try

I know that we have made mistakes
But it's not too late

We Were The Brightest

Let's Do It

Honey

‘June’ is about the conflicting emotions of seeking solitude amidst darkness whilst simultaneously craving authentic connection.

It’s shaped by me growing up in Lithuania, surrounded by experimental rock and underground electronic music, and the evocative tradition of sung poetry.

June

A few drops of light D&B with the usual Grubby twists, and a film sample you probably won't recognise (can you guess what it is?!)

Close My Eyes

The new single from Catford Gyrations will be released on 28th June 2024, and includes the first brand new material since last year's eponymous debut album.

This 2 track single is available to stream across all major platforms, and can also be downloaded via Bandcamp.

The space age electronic pop of "Land of 1000 presets" draws heavily from charity shop curios of yesteryear. Despite it's apparent analogue facade, it's an ode to how modern technology has provided access a vast library of virtual instruments that would have previously been unaffordable and taken up far too much room in my house. The track doesn't actually contain 1000 presets. It's probably more like a dozen or so, and I may have fiddled with some of the parameters.

Land of 1000 presets

We Could All Be A Bit Nicer To Each Other

Nicer

From the new album "Internal Noise", released 15.5.24 on hand-numbered, coloured vinyl and across digital platforms via Austerity Records.

The album was recorded at Bella Union's Brighton studio and produced by Jack Wolter. It features the vocal harmonies of Jack and Lily Wolter, both from the band Penelope Isles, while Jack also drums on the record.

Tidal Wave (Album Version)

mayor john


I’m dressed up with my big ideas, 
but never press “Begin.”
A cup of tea, a little scroll
and then the day drifts in.

Pro-cras-ti-na-tion
You keep pulling me away.
I should start, but here I stay,
Oh, procrastination, not today.

One more minute, one more sigh.
I’ll begin… next time.
One more minute, one more sigh.
I’ll begin… next time.


Pro-cras-ti-na-tion
You keep pulling me away.
I should start, but here I stay,
Oh, procrastination, not today.


Pro-cras-ti-na-tion
You keep pulling me away.
I should start, but here I stay,
Oh, procrastination, not today.

Pro-cras-ti-na-tion
You keep pulling me away.
I should start, but here I stay,
Oh, procrastination, not today.


PROCRASTINATION

Overlook

Seadog is the Brighton-based dream-pop project led by musicians Mark Benton and Tom Chadd. Blending lush melodies with anthemic electric and acoustic textures, Seadog crafts songs that drift between lullaby and anthem, weaving influences into a rich tapestry of sonic storytelling. Following their debut album Cabin Fever Blues —produced in part with legendary engineer Phill Brown (Talk Talk, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones) Seadog returned with their second album, Internal Noise. Born in the stillness of the 2020 lockdown and brought to full life at Bella Union Studios in Brighton, the record features production from Jack Wolter of Penelope Isles, who also contributes drums, guitars, and backing vocals. His sister and bandmate Lily Wolter adds further depth with her guest vocals on the album, enhancing the intimate yet expansive feel of the recordings. Seadogs music has been championed by a range of respected voices, earning airplay on Amazing Radio, BBC Introducing The South. Their single Tidal Wave marked a major step forward, selected for Tom Robinsons BBC Introducing Mixtape on 6 Music and spotlighted on Lauren Laverne's BBC 6 Music Recommends show. With Internal Noise, Seadog continues their ascent, creating music that's as emotionally resonant as it is sonically adventurous songs that soar, shimmer, and stay with you.

"Tidal Wave ticks all the boxes for me...but above all, it sounds like it's flying and I have a soft spot for songs that sound like they are flying." - Jason Lytle (Grandaddy)

"Really love Tidal Wave, lovely melody and the chorus lifts off so well." - Matthew Caws (Nada Surf)

"Seadog have been quietly working their way into our hearts through a consistent run of tracks released over the last few years. Seadog's home within our hearts is set for many more years to come." - Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins/Bella Union)

"Really pretty good and nice voice"- David Crosby