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Shameless Tuesdays: Livre 72 | Caulbearers

Shameless Tuesdays: Livre 72 | Caulbearers

Even a mighty river has its calm places, where the water flows heavily yet quietly. That sort of imagery comes to mind when I listen to Caulbearers, a Manchester-based project created by musical Damien Mahoney. While the lyrical elements are deep and dark, its presentation is smooth and relaxing, as evident by their latest single "Burst Through The Borders". The same can be said about its b-side "Solid Supposed", as guest vocalist Ruth Blake brings a dark jazz cabaret feel to Mahoney's arrangements. (No doubt the slick saxophone assists with that mental setting!) To ease us through another week, Caulbearers have kindly presented us a playlist for this week's Shameless Tuesdays!

Here's what Damien Mahoney has to say about this week's playlist:

I hope you enjoy this 21-song journey through folk, funk, disco, psychedelia, hip-hop, jazz, electronica and contemporary classical music. This mix has two overlapping themes but the principle one is artists who create something original via the weaving together of varied influences & styles. The psych-folk sounds of Villagers and Jane Weaver early in the selection are wonderfully combined with heavier, soulful grooves and this is a blend that resonates with our latest single ‘Burst Through The Borders’, which features later in the mix.

Another theme is of collaboration and connection: Fellow Manchester artists GoGo Penguin feature twice, and Drummer Rob Turner & pianist Chris Illingworth both played & recorded with Caulbearers previously (Rob also came up with the initial groove for ‘Hollow Bones’ in this selection). The city’s See Thru Hands bring their hybrid disco, post-punk funk to the party, and another MCR artist, Shunya blends soulful afro vibes with electronica. Shunya recorded the strings on ‘Brave Ships’, a track that I produced for Ruth Blake. Ruth is an incredible artist & songwriter whose voice also features on several Caulbearers songs here, including ’Solid Supposed’ that starts the mix. The MCR connection extends to Tungusku, comprising of former members of The Mouse Outfit & featuring Caulbearers’ Gavin Mullan on percussion.

‘Tender Is The Nitis’ by Defunkles continues the theme of a hybrid mix of styles and sounds with a nod to Eno & Bryne’s My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts and Bill Laswell’s production’s. This project was a previous collaboration between myself and guitarist Ian Fletcher. Ground-breaking polyrhythmic pianist Edward Chilvers ends this mix with the beautiful ‘Here This Forever’ from his latest album. Listen out for Eddie’s exquisite piano-playing on ‘Burst Through The Borders’ too.

For more information on Caulbearers, visit their official website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Check out their latest single "Burst Through The Borders" below via their Bandcamp!

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The J-POP king of America, Evan has been bringing the hottest sounds of the Land of the Rising Sun to the English-speaking public since his college radio days. He's also an expert in the gaming, anime, & manga realms, never afraid to get critical when the times call for it. Born & bred in Boston, he achieved his biggest dream yet by making the big move to Tokyo, Japan in Summer 2023! For personal inquiries, contact Evan at evan@b3crew.com. For press/band inquiries, write to us at thebastards@bostonbastardbrigade.com. (Drawing by AFLM of Wicked Anime)