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Above The Clouds Of Pompeii by Bear's Den from the album Islands - Directed by Nick Goulden
The Energies – Tell Me The Truth 12” vinyl, 2004
This was the point where Kleptocracy officially became The Energies. New name, new producer, proper studio - and a more polished sound.
The band recorded with Ian Grimble at Rockfield Studios, and you can really hear the jump from the earlier Kleptocracy EPs. The music still has a melodic and genre-defying quality, but everything feels bigger, punchier and more fully formed.
Interesting detail: “Tell Me The Truth” is actually a re-work of “Crunch Munch Tech” from the earlier Kleptocracy CDs - same DNA, but transformed into something much more direct and powerful. Stylistically, it’s a blend of indie rock and synth rock.
Love the minimal design on this 12”: black sleeve, woodgrain centre label, early Energies logo. Very mid-2000s, but still oddly timeless.
Anyone else have this one?
Something Wild (1986) by Jonathan Demme
Book title: Scottish Clans & Tartans (1986) by Ian Grimble
Introducing.... MarthaGunn
Pleased to announce the release of JAZZLIFE07, our next new adventure with another different kind of band. MarthaGunn will be releasing their debut single with us this month with vinyl to follow in May (more details on that soon), for now have a listen to the song- it’s called Heaven, it's produced by Ian Grimble, and if you’re a Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac fan you'll be pretty fuckin happy when it kicks in....if you like it, share it, this is their first release and we wanna spread the word!
James McLaren Stays Aboard
James McLaren Stays Aboard
Southampton (UK) based James McLaren has just recorded his debut EP with award winning producer and Communion partner Ian Grimble (The 1975, Travis, Michael Kiwanuka, Manics).
James is a gifted and gripping storyteller.
His vocals hint at classic English songwriters such as John Martyn and contemporary peers such as Bon Iver and Ben Howard.
His musical tools on this record are choral backing…
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Rhodes 'Morning' - EP Review
Rhodes ‘Morning’ – EP Review
You may have recognised the name, Rhodes, as his song ‘Your Soul’ was featured on our Tracks of the Week last month. Well now, that anticipated second EP, ‘Morning’, by the 24 year old English troubadour, has been released.
Having only released his debut EP ‘Raise Your Love’ late last year, Rhodes has cultivated music lovers with the sound and maturity of his voice. Even attracting the attention…
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Taken from Joe Banfi's debut EP entitled "Iron". Released on Communion Records September 24th. Tracklisting 1. Guts and Bones 2. Where Did You Sleep Last Night? 3. See You At Home 4. Iron Produced by Ian Grimble at 2khz Studios London. You can pre order the CD from www.communionmusic.co.uk/shop or buy on iTunes from August 27th.
And if you're in love, then you are the lucky one, 'Cause most of us are bitter over someone.