‘ Trauma Mosaic‘ comes accompanied by a video directed by Newton, with the assistance of the band’s long-time collaborator Paul Grace, that while initially matching the palpable tension of the track’s opening moments comes to mirror its larger-than-life finale as a drone quite literally ascends into the atmosphere. It’s actually become our strength – helping simplify the decision making process, whilst further defining what JOHN is – in a unique sense.” “‘Trauma Mosaic’ feels like a real testament to the ongoing journey, proving that there’s plenty of exploration even within our inherent limitations as a duo. “We like to think the back catalogue really shows how the project has evolved and expanded over the many years/releases,” says Newton. Driven forward by a crushed drum sample that began as a playful experiment, it finds Newton layering his vocals in an almost chant-like manner before cyclical guitars erupt in classic JOHN fashion and we’re reminded of the primal power the pair possess. Recorded by Tom Hill at The Bookhouse in South London, mixed by Seth Manchester (METZ, Big Brave, Battles) and mastered by Frank Arkwright (Arab Strap, Squarepusher, Autechre), “ Trauma Mosaic” continues the band’s subtle evolution in recent years as they continue to redefine and expand the parameters of what a guitar and drums two-piece can be. “Trauma Mosaic” follows on from the band’s recent “ Theme New Bond Junior” b/w “Hopper on the Dial” single which reached #1 on the UK vinyl singles chart last month as well as seeing “Theme New Bond Junior” playlisted at BBC 6Music and KEXP. If you can't make it in person, the station plans a live broadcast of all the performances.GUITAR AND DRUMS DUO JOHN SHARE THEIR NEW SONG “TRAUMA MOSAIC” WITH A VIDEO | DEBUT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES BRACE YOURSELF/ PETS CARE RECORDSĬryptically-named duo JOHN – comprised of John Newton (drums, lead vocals) and Johnny Healey (guitar, backing vocals) – return with a brand new single “Trauma Mosaic” – available digitally right now via Brace Yourself and Pets Care Records – as well as the news that the band will make their North American live debut this October with a run of dates that take them all across the continent. Kicking off at noon and stretching until 9pm, the bill includes Bob Mould, Strand of Oaks, Hey Marseilles, David Bazan, Sera Cahoone, Deep Sea Diver, Samaris, Car Seat Headrest, and more.
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KEXP trots out a loaded lineup of its favorite musicians for a full day of free live music. The station marks the occasion by doing what it does best-serving up fantastic music.
This Saturday, April 16, KEXP hosts the public grand opening of its Seattle Center complex. KEXP's first broadcast at the new digs took place last December, but now it's finally time to celebrate the space with the community that made it happen. (Keep in mind, McGinn also laid out plans for Chihuly Garden and Glass during the same speech, and that Seattle Center fixture opened in May 2012.) Since then, there's been loads of planning, an onslaught of fundraisers, and plenty of construction. The project was first announced by mayor Mike McGinn in December 2010. It's been a long time coming for KEXP's new home at Seattle Center.
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