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ENTIRE INBOX: Batch 384

'The One I Love' demo recorded at John Keane Studios, Athens, GA, January-February 1987, (at the time called 'This One Goes Out') during demo sessions for the upcoming album 'Document'

R.E.M. - This One Goes Out (Demo)(The One I Love)

The Herron Brothers

Michael Palin

Santa is a punk

Harking back to the sound of early REM, and layered with Beatlesque harmonies, “High Risk” is a grand addition to a strong lineage of pop songs highlighting a serious subject, yet framed within an upbeat tempo and memorable melody.

High Risk

A song that was written during lockdown, from the inside looking out.

The lyrics were inspired by a baby blackbird that was found sick, with a crossed beak, by our vocalist in her garden. She nursed it back to health by feeding it every day for 6 weeks. Our vocalist used to wait by the window during lockdown - the looking glass - and wait for the bird to arrive each morning. 

The song also explores the concept of identity: if you can just believe, you will see your true self in the mirror.

Looking Glass

White Door "Resurrection"

Our 2020 festive release is a soulful, heartfelt, melancholy nod to the year we’ve had, and a hope-filled look forward to future good times.

Christmas At Home

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The Herron Brothers are Paul and Steven Herron.
Hailing from Northumberland in the UK, they are proud to independently write, perform, and produce contemporary songs influenced by the harmonies, words and melodies of the past 70 years worth of popular music.

Michael Palin

The Herron Brothers

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