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Posse EP Volume 2

    Following on from the recently released limited edition “Nice Town” 12”, celebrating the legendary Metronomy’s signing to Ninja Tune, the band bring the second chapter in their Posse EP series out on Friday 12th July. The Posse EP series, where Metronomy invite a hand-picked selection of rising talent to collaborate, Posse EP Volume 2 expands on the series, including the previously released “Nice Town”, a collaboration with Pan Amsterdam.

    The first Posse EP came out in 2021, and featured the likes of Biig Piig, Spill Tab, Sorry, Brian Nasty and Folly Group. The lead single from the EP, “405”, has since become one of Metronomy’s biggest tracks with more than 15M streams on Spotify alone.

    Volume 2 sees Joseph Mount continue to flaunt his tastemaker talents, showcasing the likes of Nourished by Time, Lynks, Miki, Master Peace, Faux Real, TaliaBle, SPIDER, as well as Naima Bock and Joshua Idehen, who join him on new single “With Balance”, which will be released alongside the EP’s announcement.

    TRACK LISTING

    A1. Nice Town - Metronomy X Pan Amsterdam
    A2. With Balance - Metronomy X Naima Bock X Joshua Idehen
    A3. Contact High - Metronomy X Miki X Faux Real

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    B1. My Love - Metronomy X Nourished By Time
    B2. Typical - Metronomy X Lynks X SPIDER X Master Peace X TaliaBle

    Metronomy are undoubtedly one of the defining alternative acts of the 21st Century, renowned for their perfectly crafted electronic pop songcraft and electric live shows, that has seen them dazzle audiences at festivals and headline stages across the world. After releasing album seven Small World in 2022, Metronomy are now beginning their next chapter as they sign to Ninja Tune in 2024.

    To celebrate the new relationship, their first offering from the label, “Nice Town”, will be released on a special limited edition vinyl - featuring the eclectic rapper, jazz musician and MD for Iggy Pop Pan Amsterdam, and including special remixes by Metronomy and Alain Ogue.

    It's not what I was expecting at all - an alluring, coastal shanti with breezy, optimistic vibes; that trumpet motif alone should be enough to keep you beaming for the entire day. And it's bossa nova drum palette (featured on the Metronomy remix) is a bright and funky direction towards movement. The electro beats and rap from Pan Amsterdam is laid back and charismatic - yes - everythings perfectly in place for an evergreen anthem that I reckon has enough legs to see it through to the end of the year lists. Perfect pop! 

    Flip side sees a more housey remix by Alain Ogue who swamps the trumpet motif in echo, gets busy on the filters, affects the vocal with a kinda AM radio distortion and generally makes the track available for your clued up London indie-dance crowd. Top stuff! 

    STAFF COMMENTS

    Matt says: Two truly infectious takes on one scrumptious trumpet theme. Guitar guitar licks, seaside organ, clever vocal. This has got has got HIT written all over it without being over in a flash.

    TRACK LISTING

    A1. Nice Town (Original)
    A2. Nice Town (Metronomy Remix)
    B1. Nice Town (Alain Ogue Remix)

    Metronomy

    Small World Special Edition (RSD23 EDITION)

      THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2023 EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

      Metronomy’s last studio album "Small World" revisited : new version of each track with a guest . This 1 x Black LP will be the only physical edition and features an exclusive artwork. 

      TRACK LISTING

      A1. Life And Death - Metronomy X Porij
      A2. Things Will Be Fine - Metronomy X PPJ
      A3. It’s Good To Be Back - Metronomy X Panic Shack
      A4. Loneliness On The Run - Metronomy X Nadeem Din Gibisi & Tony Njoku
      B1. Love Factory - Metronomy X Katy J Pearson
      B2. I Lost My Mind - Metronomy X Jessica Winter
      B3. Right On Time - Metronomy X Haich Ber Na
      B4. Hold Me Tonight - Metronomy X Bolis Pupul
      B5. I Have Seen Enough - Metronomy X Sebastien Tellier

      Metronomy

      Posse EP Volume 1 (RSD22 EDITION)

        THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2022 EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

        Prior to their new album "Small World" (February 18th, 2022), Metronomy surprise released a 5 track collaborative EP on digital only. Each song featured a rising artist of the next generation including Biig Piig and Spill Tab. This very first vinyl Edition of the EP, pressed exclusively for RSD on purple vinyl also includes bonus instrumental version of all songs. 

        TRACK LISTING

        A Side / Main Mix - Original Songs
        1. Metronomy X Pinty - "Half An Inch "
        2. Metronomy X Biig Piig - "405"
        3. Metronomy X Spill Tab - "Uneasy"
        4. Metronomy X Sorry - "Out Of Touch"
        5. Metronomy X Brian Nasty X Folly Group - "Monday"
        B Side / Instrumentals
        1. Metronomy X - "Half An Inch [Instrumental] "
        2. Metronomy X Biig Piig - "405 [Instrumental] "
        3. Metronomy X Spill Tab - "Uneasy [Instrumental]"
        4. Metronomy X Sorry - "Out Of Touch [Instrumental] "
        5. Metronomy X Brian Nasty X Folly Group - "Monday" 

        Metronomy

        The English Riviera (Instrumentals)

          The Joseph Mount-fronted electronic pop collective Metronomy announce details of the forthcoming special vinyl release of the instrumental versions of their career-changing 2011 album The English Riviera, which is this year celebrating its ten year anniversary. The English Riviera (Instrumentals) are available to listen to online now and will be released on vinyl in November.

          The Dinked vinyl edition of The English Riviera (Instrumentals) will be a cream coloured 12” vinyl with numbered sleeve, complete with transparent sticker sheets, A6 Postcard and Dinked sticker.

          A love letter to the stretch of coast a stone's throw from where Joe Mount grew up, The English Riviera marked a breakout moment in the band’s history that would lead them to global success and see them constantly developing their sound for a decade to come. 


          STAFF COMMENTS

          Barry says: So, you know that perfect funky synth-pop powerhouse 'The English Rivera' by Metronomy?, yeah well imagine that but without vocals.. Oh, you can't? well if it's something you fancy then this, 'The English Rivera Instrumentals By Metronomy' might be exactly what you need. It's good, it's like the album but without the vocals.

          TRACK LISTING

          A Side:
          The English Riviera
          We Broke Free (Instrumental)
          Everything Goes My Way (Instrumental)
          The Look (Instrumental)
          She Wants (Instrumental)
          Trouble (Instrumental)

          B Side:
          The Bay (Instrumental)
          Loving Arm (Instrumental)
          Corinne (Instrumental)
          Some Written (Instrumental)
          Love Underlined (Instrumental)

          Metronomy

          Small World

            Metronomy’s new album Small World is a return to simple pleasures, nature, and an embracing in part of more pared down, songwriterly sonics, all while asking broader existential questions: which feels at least somewhat rooted in the period of time during which it was made – 2020. Finding appreciation in nature and our roots, while reappraising the things we value as we get older are all things that are part and parcel of the human experience: though it has all felt accelerated and emphasised in this past year or so. Through the tumultuous ebb and flow of the years, Metronomy continues to endure, and Joe Mount’s ability as a songwriter, arranger and producer shines through on Small World, evergreen.

            STAFF COMMENTS

            Barry says: Metronomy's uplifting brand of jangle-heavy synth pop hits a peak on the shimmering uplifting snap of 'Small World'. It's definitely got Disney montage vibes, and is as rich and satisfying as any of their previous offerings while being even more effervescent and dynamic.

            TRACK LISTING

            1. Life And Death
            2. Things Will Be Fine
            3. It’s Good To Be Back
            4. Loneliness On The Run
            5. Love Factory
            6. I Lost My Mind
            7. Right On Time
            8. Hold Me Tonight
            9. I Have Seen Enough

            Metronomy

            Metronomy Forever

              The follow-up to 2016’s ‘Summer 08’, ‘Metronomy Forever’ features 17 tracks. Its length is born from a desire for breathing room, from not wanting to stuff the hits together like a bouquet of petrol station roses – a modern way of listening to music. Metronomy’s innate skill for blending off-kilter funk, energising club vibes and esoteric pop is interspersed with some mood-setting, glistening and melodic electronic tracks.

              The band’s leader Joseph Mount called upon a variety of inspirations for this album. Most notably, he wanted to replicate the feeling of listening to the radio, with an infinite quality, sumptuous songs of different styles, ever rolling, helping to lighten your mood. Moving away from the bustle of his former Parisian home to take up residence atop a hill in the garden of England had an impact, infusing the album with a sense of tranquillity and a calm joy that reflects the relative happiness of his existence.

              Also influential was time spent working on Robyn’s critically adored ‘Honey’ album, with a similar feeling of emotional, intense, carnal mania informing songs such as ‘Sex Emoji’ and ‘Salted Caramel Ice Cream’.

              ‘Metronomy Forever’ in name represents something looking backwards and forwards simultaneously, like Janus, something fated and eternal. You were made from dust and to dust you will return, that sort of thing.
              “What happens is when you’re making music and you enter a world where you have achieved some sort of celebrity no matter how large or small you start to think about yourself in terms of legacy and what you’re going to leave behind,” says Mount. “And then you realise that’s limited to the interest people have in you. In the end I feel completely comfortable with it. The less importance you place in any art the more interesting it can become in a way… I’m making music, I’m going to do some concerts, I need to feed my children”.


              STAFF COMMENTS

              Barry says: From tender, lightly accentuated ballads and brittle melodic synth lines to huge, bombastic pop heft within the space of a couple minutes, and without batting an eyelid. It's classic Metronomy, brimming with confidence and skill, but tastefully underplayed. Metronomy forever!

              TRACK LISTING

              1. Wedding
              2. Whitsand Bay
              3. Insecurity
              4. Salted Caramel Ice Cream
              5. Driving
              6. Lately
              7. Lying Low
              8. Forever Is A Long Time
              9. The Light
              10. Sex Emoji
              11. Walking In The Dark
              12. Insecure
              13. Miracle Rooftop
              14. Upset My Girlfriend
              15. Wedding Bells
              16. Lately (Going Spare)
              17. Ur Mixtape

              Limited Deluxe 3LP
              LP 1
              Side A
              1. Wedding
              2. Whitsand Bay
              3. Insecurity
              4. Salted Caramel Ice Cream
              5. Driving
              Side B
              6. Lately
              7. Lying Low
              8. Forever Is A Long Time
              9. The Light

              LP 2
              Side A
              5. Sex Emoji
              6. Walking In The Dark
              7. Insecure
              8. Miracle Rooftop
              Side B
              5. Upset My Girlfriend
              6. Wedding Bells
              7. Lately (Going Spare)
              8. Ur Mixtape

              LP 3 - ‘Oscar Cash Forever’
              Side A
              1. Vocal FX (It’s Automatic)
              2. Mellow Brass (Lately / Whitsand Bay)
              3. Bold Brass (Maybe It’s A Whisper)
              4. Fantasy Flute (Interlude)
              Side B
              1. Distant Horn (Salted Caramel Ice Cream)
              2. Synth Bass (Sex Emoji)
              3. Glide Trumpet (The Light)
              4. Plucked Guitar (Upset My Girlfriend)

              Scissor Sisters / Metronomy

              Erol Alkan Reworks

                Way back when (approx 12 years ago), in those glory days of dingy basements and gaffa taped trainers, a whole new genreration of dancers were taking a journey of musical discovery at the the invitation of one Erol Alkan and his banging clubnight Trash. Electroclash, nu-disco, post-punk, punk-funk, nu rave, techno, there was a fair bit of techno, and indie cuts all rubbed shoulders, pogoed and made out in the middle of the dancefloor, getting totally fucked up as Erol threw them into the blender. This series sees the Phantasy man showcase his ear for a tune and hand for a killer rework with retrospective series of his best reinterpretations.
                There's a bit in the CD booklet for this series about 'rework vs remix', and Erol's Scissor Sisters remix is a case in point. It's not a makeover, it's a full on Kylie Jenner facial overhaul. Aptly dubbed "Carnival Of Light" rework, Erol replaces the disco sparkle of the original with Goa electronics, festival ready beats and a sort of Michael Mayer in Rio levity. VG. Turn the page and Erol takes on Metronomy single "The Bay" from the AOR-tinged "English Riviera", upping the electronics, pushing the bassline to the fore and coating the whole things in sequins. Disco delight!

                Metronomy

                Love Letters - Soulwax Remix

                  THIS IS A RECORD STORE DAY 2014 EXCLUSIVE, LIMITED TO ONE PER PERSON.

                  Limited etched vinyl - 500 copies only.


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