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  • Title:
    Post War Live
  • Release Date:
    21 Jun 24
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  • Cat no:
    AT0206
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  • Tracks:
    5
  • Length:
    26:37
  • Bpm:
    88-134

Over its twelve stunning songs, Debris Discs’ 2023 album Post War Plans explored broad themes of love, family, and memories set to a backdrop of World War 2 and its enduring aftermath. This June sees Debris Discs look at five of those songs from a very different creative and sonic perspective on Post War Live.

Where the album versions of the tracks revolve around Beach Boys style harmonies and an indie-pop sensibility that resonates Belle & Sebastian, Camera Obscura, and The Magnetic Fields; the Post War Live versions - which were recorded at The Arts Theatre in James’ home town of New Mills in the picturesque hills of rural Derbyshire - express a greater emphasis on electronics while retaining the independent and solo ethos that marks James’ current creative process.

Post War Live captures Debris Discs’ live performance at what has subsequently become a pivotal moment for the project. “Since recording the EP, I’ve further refined the live arrangements, added more instruments to my set-up and will soon be experimenting with vocal looping. This EP is a snapshot in time and works best as a companion piece to Post War Plans, shedding new light on the themes, concepts and stories embedded within the songs.”

Concludes James, “What you can hear on Post War Live is the audio recording from me playing to rows of completely empty seats in beautiful, opulent surroundings. A slightly surreal but rather magical experience. One day, I hope to go back and play The Art Theatre - but next time to an actual audience. For now, I hope you enjoy this memento of the next best thing.”

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