About this item

The latest 7" vinyl release from ATM Musick sees the North West outfit push further into widescreen psychedelia, with subtle nods to their heroes.

Side A, "Palestina", unfolds as a hazy, warm song for peace and liberation. Danny Ward described it as something that could have been recorded in Laurel Canyon circa 1974, and that spirit runs deep throughout. Zoë Brown’s grounding, innocent vocals float above Jordan Rigby-Farrell’s chuggy Animals era Floydian basslines, while Psychederek delivers a full spectrum psychedelic synth dose that blooms across the mix. Danny Ward’s loose-limbed percussion performance is rich with feel and movement, adding a human pulse that lifts the track into something both intimate and expansive. 

Side B, "Fink It’s Not Illegal Yet", plays out in three loose movements. It opens in a chuggy psychedelic haze before easing into a cosmic baggy funk stride that gently nods to the P-Funk. Bobby Thorpe’s swaggering bass anchors the groove, while Louie Dunkin’s off hand vocal adds character and charm. A mid-track wig out sees gangsta synth stabs from Psychederek lock horns with a wandering, effects-drenched harmonica, joined by droning vocals from Jordan Rigby-Farrell, pushing the track towards a warped G to the P-Funk climax that feels tongue-in-cheek, sleazy and fully earned, available exclusively on vinyl.

Pressed in a strictly 100 copy edition on Palmyra, housed in hand-designed rune-numbered sleeves inspired by the treasure maps they used to make as children. Side A for sunrise and reflection. Side B for the afters. ᛦ

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: A star studded musical allegiance between Stockport and Manchester sees ATM Musick's second single arrive in fine form. A permanent fixture in my record bag after being gifted an upfront promo; Louie's penned a modern, baggy, psychedelic classic here.

TRACK LISTING

A. Palestina
B. Fink It's Not Legal