Manchester's Luke Bather has been making music under
the Sorry, No umbrella
since 2010 now. His melancholy brand of lo-fi sadcore has produced some
exquisite parcels of DIY goodness, none better than 2013's charming 'Boy/Girl
Party' released as part of Art Is Hard Records fabulous Postcard Club.
Sweet chimes join a gently strummed guitar
as Bather's sweet vocals flutter in on the gentle breeze of sound. A distant fizzing
synth murmurs as the young singer wistfully exclaims, "I got a little less
excited, as the days rolled by". It's 'Boy/Girl Party's beautifully
innocent and youthful lyrics that really make it memorable, Bather softly
contemplates the excitement and gut-wrenching nerves that are synonymous to
hosting a party.
As the song grows a fog of synth buzz
bleeds into the mix of dancing drums and whispering guitars before everything
but a gentle guitar and Bather's solitary vocals plunges away into the
distance. Seconds later a cacophony of noise flitters back into action lead by
the ever present electronic buzz.
"You're all invited to the
party" Bather sings moments before the music cuts leaving just a gentle
glow of sound. If the party refereed to is the brilliant Postcard Club it's
true, this delightful track and many more from the likes of Theo Verney and
Trust Fund are available here for as much
money as you feel is fair.
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