sophïa is back for her first show of the year; expect neo-soul groovers, pop-leaning gems and melodic electronic jams.

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sophïa - January 2022

Resident sophïa will be soundtracking your Friday lunchtime with a dreamy selection of electronic sounds. Expect house, electro, breaks, UKG, 140 and more

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Perfect Space

The other track (apart from Chicago Cold) that we recorded recently, the two will be released together shortly, let us know what you think!

Production by Joe Grouse, recorded at The Ranch Production House and Mastered by Justin Hill.

Under The Blackberry Bush

Track of the Day: Murder He Wrote “DS9 Riddim”

The Swallowtail

The Swallowtail - Bob Jensen & Tony McManus

The vessel

Full Dress - Tom Challenger

Tom Challenger - Saxophone
Kit Downes - Piano
Ole Morten Vågan - Bass
James Maddren - Drums

Recorded remotely
Mix - Kit Downes, master - Alex Bonney

Full Dress (feat. Tom Challenger, James Maddren, Kit Downes, Ole Morten Vagan)

Roxanne de Bastion’s brand new single Erase is set for release on 6th May. Melodic and beautifully sung as ever, with its primal drums and epic, dramatic strings, Erase is darker in tone and delivery than her previous work, showcasing Roxanne’s ambitious new sonic scope. 

Erase can be interpreted both on an interpersonal as well as a political level. The lyrics are a passionate outcry against attempts to rewrite history. Unimpressed with the subjects’ ineptitude and inaction, de Bastion proclaims “you cannot erase it, take it back, extract it from all memory”. 

Already a live favourite, Erase is a statement of intent and an exciting first taste of Roxanne’s collaboration with legendary producer Bernard Butler. On working with the revered guitarist, Roxanne cites the 1960s sensibility of his arrangements as a huge draw creatively. 

About Butler’s production on Erase, she says: “I was blown away when he played me his idea for the string arrangement on this track and was really humbled at how enthusiastic he was about the song. I love listening to those strings, it’s cathartic how they fall and find their way from chaos to calm. I’m so excited to share this track…and there’ll be more to come after that!”

Erase_RDB

The Plover's Nest will be the first single from Live in Australia, and is being released to radio in early October (2020).  This recording was made on March 13th in Brisbane and was recorded and mixed by Ian Dearden.  Live in Australia will be available soon for purchase directly from the artists.

You can visit Tony McManus here

https://www.tonymcmanus.com/

You can visit Bob Jensen here

https://www.firsttimesinceaugust.com/

Live in Australia

The Plover's Nest

The Plover's Nest by Bob Jensen and Tony McManus

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