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In advance of her new album ‘In Search of Harperfield’ (which is due out on January 29th), Emma’s pulled together two great playlists on Spotify: one full of her own material spanning The Delgados, her solo career and various collaborations; the other, choc-full of artists who have had a formative influence on her songwriting past and present.

You can have a listen below and pre-order ‘In Search of Harperfield’ by clicking the artwork over there  >>>>:

An Introduction:

Influences:

A mere five and a half years after the angular splendidness of her Chemikal solo debut ‘The Law of Large Numbers‘, Emma’s finally delivered, not only its follow-up, but an album that’s up there with the very best in our catalogue.  Clocking in at just under 45 minutes, the eleven tracks making up ‘In Search of Harperfield‘ showcase Emma’s songwriting at its richly lyrical best.
 
From the string-drenched grandeur of ‘Intermission’ and ‘Dark Skies’, through the leftfield pop of ‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘Vacant Stare’ to the complex, dark flamboyance of ‘Old Ghosts’ and ‘Monster In The Pack’ (replete with RM Hubbert cameo) ‘In Search of Harperfield’ effortlessly scales the peaks of her tenure with The Delgados while recalling the eccentric flair of Kate Bush, the intricate melodicism of Sandy Denny and, in Old Ghosts, the wistful melancholy of Dusty Springfield.  Yes, it’s that good.

And it’s not just us that think so…

“beautifully crafted…an excellent record”
MOJO [4/5]
“The Dusty Springfield of cerebral indie pop.  In a field of her own” 
UNCUT [8/10]
“sumptuous songs…bewitching…breathtaking”
THE SUNDAY TIMES
“one of our most vital, poetic and singular voices – a career high”
THE HERALD
“Emma’s best work yet”
SCOTTISH DAILY EXPRESS [5/5]
“a poignant but punchy triumph”
THE SKINNY [4/5]
“sophisticated and melodic, drawing you in without need of fanfare”
SCOTSMAN [4/5]
“a record that’s both fragile and opulent…wise beyond its years.” 
LOUDER THAN WAR [8/10]
“An affecting, powerful album…enthralling.” 
DROWNED IN SOUND [8/10]
“a dynamic talent…an immediate, all-embracing collection of songs”
THE ARTS DESK [5/5]
 “just stunning…an immensely rewarding listen” 
MUSIC OHM [4/5]
“an extraordinary and beautiful transportive work”
THE MUSIC FIX [9/10]
“one of the best albums you will hear this year”
XS NOIZE [9/10]
“it’s hard to fault this album…superb”
NEON FILLER [9/10]
“Emma Pollock made us wait but it was worth every minute”
SUBBA-CULTCHA.COM
“the most accomplished album she’s been involved in since The Great Eastern.”
17 SECONDS [ 4.5/5]

Buy ‘In Search of Harperfield’ HERE.

FOUND’s Kev Sim has put together this fantastic guest mix for our friends at Phuturelabs, showcasing some of the sounds that influenced their new album ‘Cloning’ due out on November 6th.

Have a listen to the ‘Clone Hop’ mix HERE.  You can also pre-order the LP/CD over on the Chemikal Shop HERE and have a listen to their new single ‘A Souvenir For Every Hope You Had’ down below…

 

Out of print for more or less fifteen years, we’ve finally welcomed The Delgados’ landmark third album back into the vinyl fold.  Opting for the quality + economy approach we decided to bodyswerve the lavish (and expensive) multi-vinyl deluxe reissue and went straight for a 180gsm vinyl, singlefold sleeve with 320kbps MP3 download code.

Nominated for a Mercury Prize back in 2000 alongside the likes of Coldplay’s ‘Parachutes’, Death In Vegas’ ‘The Contino Sessions’, Doves ‘Lost Souls’ and – the eventual winner – Badlly Drawn Boy’s ‘The Hour of Bewilderbeast’, ‘The Great Eastern’ was an unassuming, untucked shirt of an epic. 

With ‘American Trilogy’, ‘No Danger’ and ‘Thirteen Gliding Principles’ all on here, high volume and headphones should prove to be just the ticket.  Its rather unhinged opener ‘The Past That Suits You Best‘, complete with Dave Fridmann dropped bar-bells, Tony Doogan soundbites and a ludicrously OTT ending pretty much sums up the whole crackpot venture – enjoy!

Bill & Aidan follow up their acclaimed second album ‘The Most Important Place In The World’ with this surprise EP of brand new material.  Released on Oct 16th, ‘DILF_77 Would Like to Chat‘ is available as CD or 4 track download with the physical format including a bonus fifth track entitled ‘Oh, To Sing A Happy Song!’ and an extended version of the EP’s title track.

According to Aidan the EP’s titular opener is “an honest disco tribute and includes several references to classic hits.  The other tracks on the EP were considered too unique and self-contained to be on the album; and mostly too cheery!”.

Now a release in its own right, the EP’s available on the Chemikal shop.

Listen to the opening track ‘DILF_77 Would Like To Chat…

Digital / Streaming Version
1. DILF_77 Would Like To Chat
2. Danse Profane
3. Back To You
4. Fuck The Sun

Limited Edition CD Version
1. DILF_77 Would Like To Chat (extended mix)
2. Fuck The Sun
2. Danse Profane
3. Back To You
5. Oh, To Sing A Happy Song!

It’s been a long time coming but we’re delighted to announce that FOUND have delivered their follow-up to 2011’s ‘factorycraft’ with ‘Cloning’ scheduled for release on November 6th.  Never ones to rush the creative process, the ridiculously inventive BAFTA-winning robot-makers, sound installation artists and 7” ‘vinyl’ chocolatiers are now an analogue synth-drenched duo comprising Ziggy Campbell and Kev Sim.

Largely forgoing the edgy guitars of its predecessor for a John Carpenter, Tangerine Dream and Tristram Cary-inspired miasma of apocalyptic synth, ‘Cloning’ is a brilliantly cinematic reminder of why we loved FOUND so much in the first place.  You can read the full press release here.

‘Cloning’ is available to pre-order from the Chemikal shop HERE and comes in CD and a very limited (300 copies) run of heavyweight vinyl that includes a 320kbps MP3 download code.  The album can be streamed/downloaded from November.

Check out this radio edit for forthcoming single ‘A Souvenir For Every Hope You Had’…

And this trailer video featuring the track ‘The First Catastrophe’:

“It’s a song for the city and the secrets she hides; it’s ticking clocks and dirty dishes; it’s raising the devil on old equipment. It’s about the life we want versus the life we need – and deciding which is which.” AIDAN MOFFAT

The long-awaited follow up to Bill & Aidan’s SAY Award-winning debut ‘Everything’s Getting Older‘ has been scheduled for a March 16th release. Entitled The Most Important Place In The World, this twelve-track collection looks set to be another pathos-drenched triumph. You can read the full press release here.

Available to pre-order from the Chemikal Shop HERE, ‘The Most Important Place In The World’ is available as a CD, Download (including 48-bit master WAVs) and a special double LP with 4 exclusive tracks, 12 page booklet, download code and a, erm…hymn sheet. You get the idea.

Check out ‘This Dark Desire’ for a taster…