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I'm An Idiot

TITLE: Shadow of a Ghost
ARTIST NAME: James Wyatt Crosby
FORMAT: Single
RELEASE DATE: Oct 15, 2021
LABEL: Wavy Sun

“Shadow of a Ghost” by Canadian producer and multi-instrumentalist James Wyatt Crosby is a summery indie-pop tune that is based around a series of sweetly nostalgic synth chords, a distinctive animated bass line and a simple lo-fi drum beat. The solemn and introspective verses bloom into longing, euphoric choruses which feature luscious layers of indie-inspired guitar textures, live drums and lush vocal harmonies. This song is perfect for night time driving, long beach walks or quiet headphone introspection.

"This song was written during a time when it seemed like the fabric of reality was coming apart at the seams right in front of me. Life can be so beautiful but also so painful and disturbing and this song speaks about the way that loss and grief can change the way that you perceive yourself and the world around you. This song allowed me to move through some challenging times." –James Wyatt Crosby

As I walk down this old street
I’m nothing like I used to be
‘Cause when you lose what matters most
You become the shadow of a ghost

Are you listening to me?
Are you listening at all?
It’s impossible to breathe
When the sky’s about to fall
Fall

When I see the moon at night
I’m jealous of its perfect light
Now I’ve got to get away 
For reasons that I cannot say

You look different to me
No you’re not the same at all
It’s impossible to leave
When I hear the siren’s call

I was always waiting
Waiting on a sign
Now I feel so vacant
Hopeless and so blind
Can you feel me shaking?
Can you hear me cry?
Guess I’ll never find my reason why

As I walk down this old street
I think about what might have been

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Shadow of a Ghost

James Wyatt Crosby - Shadow of a Ghost

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fall in love
there's a part of me that only you can see into
just enough
to show me there's an open door
there's something more

this won't ever last
but the feeling in my bones makes me forget it all
this heart is made of glass but it's hard to care it all
cause we're falling apart

fall in love
there's a part of me that only you can see into
just enough
to show me there's an open door
there's something more

all that I believe
is the light you showed to me
but you took it away
gotta make you see
so i'll find a way to say
that I want you to stay

fall in love
there's a part of me that only you can see into
just enough
to show me there's an open door
there's something more
for me and you to see (cause we're falling apart)

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Porcelain

COLOR PALETTE - PORCELAIN

Leeds quartet Crake have today announced their debut album, ‘Humans’ Worst Habits’. It arrives via Fika Recordings on April 8th. The band have also shared the album’s lead single, ‘Winter’s Song’. 

Led by enigmatic songwriter Rowan Sandle, Crake is driven by her endless curiosity. Armed with her gently cracking vocal, and inspiration from writers like Shirley Jackson and Nan Shepherd, she sings of crinoids, slime mould and pussy willow. When they supported Buck Meek at Brudenell Social Club, Buck found himself so beguiled by Sandle and her band that he invited them to support Big Thief on their UK and EU tour in 2019. Crake duly obliged and have been building towards their debut full-length ever since. 

Much of the forthcoming album revolves around the death of Sandle’s friend Anna, who died in Syria after being hit by a Turkish air strike. Anna was working for a woman’s liberation group in the war-stricken country when the tragedy took place. ‘Humans’ Worst Habits’ explores the grief that followed and the lessons learnt from dealing with such a significant loss. 

Sandle does, however, find space to explore more themes alongside this grief, such as cruelty and queer nature. On lead single ‘Winter’s Song’ she acknowledges the cruelty and coldness that exists within us all, and questions how we can continue to grow and love whilst remaining true to that. 

Speaking about the track, she said: “Winter’s Song is about the absolute mundane beauty of being fallible. It's a true story, I saw the moon rise but swore it was the sun setting. I think about this line a lot: “keep a little coldness in you, just wear it soft and gentle” Be soft, be kind, be honest. Being unremarkable has its own beauty.” 

Sandle’s love for queer nature is so fervent that it makes the experience of listening to Crake akin to that of stumbling on an entirely new world. Sandle believes that life isn’t as black and white as we’ve been taught, and thinks nature holds the key to revealing the true nature of human experience. The appearances of things like slime mould - single-celled organisms that form a single body when in search of food  - brittle starfish - a type of starfish whose awareness isn’t concentrated in one place - and other such oddities furnish ‘Humans’ Worst Habits’ with a folklore all of its own. 

‘Humans’ Worst Habits’ will send you down multiple rabbit holes and you’ll emerge from each with a newfound appreciation for the complexities of the world. Perhaps even more important than this though is the humanity that lies at the very heart of this debut full-length. Whether it’s in the sensitivity in how she portrays the loss of her friend, the depiction of our most base instincts - namely cruelty, passion and love - or the sincere, pure quality of the songwriting itself, it’s this that makes ‘Humans’ Worst Habits’ essential, and invaluable listening.

Winter's Song

Crake - Winter's Song

As well as the previous one, i wasn't able to finish this track as my apartment was burglarised on October 2020.
Around July 2020, i've randomly sent some music to a dear friend of mine: Simon Heah, because he wanted to hear it.
Here is what's left, as well as other lo-fi recordings that i will only share on Soundcloud.
The thieves stole my musical equipment, my computer and the usbs where i kept the projects at the time, gladly i was able to send some audio files to Simon.
There is no reason for me to holding on to it, so here it is...

This Unreleased Track was recorded mainly around April of 2020, in my home studio.

You can now buy digitally "Unreleased (2018-2020) Vol. I", which is the album where this track is featured, by simply following this link : https://tinyurl.com/yck4mnaa

Lament (Unreleased Track)

A song of hopeful journey toward a new life on the frontier, cut short by tragedy.

Down To San Antone

Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Charles A. Lewis crafts reflective indie rock that draws on laid-back psych, slacker pop and 70’s soft rock influences. Though Safe Travels is his first official release, he has been producing and writing music for decades. 

A native of Connecticut, Lewis is part of the bedroom artist generation, generally working solo, writing and making music that often sounds as personal and introspective as a diary entry. He moved to Queens in 2009 but most recently spent two years in Seattle where he began recording Safe Travels. 

Now back in New York after a few cross-country road trips, Lewis’ weekender sound is still evolving as he continues to collaborate with friends and his brother and musician, Ricky Lewis.

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