Today we released this stunningly elegant album by The Green Child!
‘Look Familiar’ draws heavily on a refined psychedelic pop, with Raven's scenically measured vocal often shadowing the ebb and flow, but the energy of having four people in the room resulted in making the songs more upbeat and multi-dimensional!
Originally the recording project of Raven Mahon (furniture maker and member of Grass Widow, Rocky) and Mikey Young (recording engineer and band member of Total Control, Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Shutdown 66), The Green Child now boasts Shaun Gionis (of Boomgates) on drums and Alex Macfarlane (who runs the excellent label Hobbies Galore) on guitar and synths.
The songs gathered on 'Look Familiar' were largely informed by "reality-shifting world events" Raven admits, "the subject matter just makes its way in when it's what I'm thinking about most the time" she continues. "There are a couple of homages to family members too. 'The Lawn' is about my grandmother and the area where she lived in the desert that was a short-lived socialist commune." 'The Lawn' is a propulsive thrum of lustrous electronic escapism offset with lyrics about a factory job binding cables together for NASA.
There are many standout moments across the album's ten tracks. 'Wow Factor' is a reverie of chiming guitar lines, dizzy, scurried melodies and floating centres. 'Arrows and Microtones' and 'Look Familiar' showcase The Green Child in a more reflective, expansive mode whilst ‘Private Laugh' comes alive with its crushed fuzz-guitar accompaniment and swirling synth eddies.
This album sounds like constant renewal, never seeking comfort, its the sound of four musicians pushing each other to new heights.
Tons of gratitude to @hobbiesgalore for teaming up with us on this release!
Special thanks to @caitlynmariegalloway @julianhocking
for help with designing this beautiful artefact!
Available to order now from our webshop and all the best shops too!
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