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Following on from his label debut singles The Worst Sight That I’ve Seen So Far and Losing the Matriarch, Debris Discs has announced The Empress Way EP, a collection of three tracks heralding the release of the full Post War Plans LP.

The Empress Way EP features one original piece and two very different but equally innovative remixes of recent single Losing the Matriarch. There's a bittersweet thread across the three tracks that connects the reimagined dreams of James' Grandfather in his youth, through to his own reflections of family members as they reach the end of days.

The EP’s first track – Post War Plans - is also the title of the album proper. James explains the inspiration behind its lyrical themes and distinctive production:

“Lead track Post War Plans was inspired by a letter my Grandpa wrote during WW2 in reply to a question from his brother. ‘You ask what are my post war plans’?

“His response is typical of the bone-dry humour and wistfulness found throughout his wartime letters: ‘First, to be alive post war; second, a good holiday (not camping out either); third, the best thing available; fourth, look around for something better; fifth, - a wife. Short and sweet, eh?’

With the album’s title track providing a powerful showcase for the album’s collection of twelve songs, the EP sees also James enlisting the help of some friends:

“The other tracks on the EP are remixes of my last single Losing the Matriarch by two of my favourite artists. Magic Arm completely reimagines the song using a real grand piano and an assortment of twisted and distorted drum snares and found sounds. The result is dark, foreboding and cinematic, starkly foregrounding the vocals and lyrics to really build the emotion.

“Rodney Cromwell takes the original's synth solo as his starting point, building it up into a lush, intricately textured wash of ambient electronica. Liberal helpings of melodica, WW2 samples and stuttering beats create a sonic reverie to happily get lost in.”

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