Dead Can Dance's Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell release ‘Deshta (Forever)’ from forthcoming 'Burn' LP
+++ LISA GERRARD & JULES MAXWELL are from legendary band Dead Can Dance
+++ This album was produced by James Chapman (MAPS)
+++ 'Deshta (Forever)' single released on April 9, 2021
+++ ‘Burn’ album will be released on May 7, 2021
+++ This is their first release via the Atlantic Curve label
Lisa Gerrard and Jules Maxwell, best known for their work as part of the legendary band Dead Can Dance, present 'Deshta (Forever)', the second single from their forthcoming studio album 'Burn'. The accompanying video is directed by cinematographer Michal Sosna.
Produced by James Chapman (MAPS), the long-play will be released on May 7 via Atlantic Curve, a London-based label that is part of the Schubert Music Europe.
"Deshta recalls a dream of eternity, spinning fearlessly into the perpetual Light," says Lisa Gerrard.
Jules Maxwell adds: “Deshta has a dark brooding quality. James Chapman’s production has helped draw out a raw earthiness to the piece and Michal Sosna’s accompanying video is brilliantly disquieting and human at the same time.”
The record began its journey more than seven years ago, when Lisa met Irish theatre composer Jules Maxwell before working together for the first time. Things really took root when Gerrard and Maxwell began writing songs for their earlier collaboration 'The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices (Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares)'. They were later introduced to Chapman and asked him to produce this album, which represents a stunning departure for all three of them.
With Chapman joining the duo as producer, ideas generated freely and over time, a distinct sound for their work began to emerge. Their focus was to create something that was both euphoric and compelling; more inventive than what they had worked on separately in the past. From gentle beginnings, each track builds and intensifies, creating a hypnotic experience to listen to from start to finish. With Lisa remaining in Australia, Jules adding his keys and percussion from France, and James bringing new light to the sound from England, the three were literally worlds apart, but those worlds fused in this music.
"With 'Deshta (Forever) the aim was to create a huge, expansive and spacious sound. It is a dark, uplifting and mysterious journey. The call and response sections in the vocals are especially haunting. It is a very immersive track, and it was a joy to work on," says James Chapman.
Sosna's video is among seven specially commissioned films to accompany the release of the album. The first of these, created by Polish director Jacob Chelkowski’s video for the title track 'Noyalain (Burn)', proves more than a little provocative in these days of Covid, as it portrays the simple, traumatic act of touching.
In early March, Jules Maxwell also released his sophomore solo album 'Nocturnes’ - the debut release for the newly-formed Archangelo Recordings. This beautifully melancholic collection of instrumental pieces was written and recorded over the past four years, much of it in collaboration with the acclaimed UK-based Vincent Dance Theatre.
'Deshta (Forever)' and 'Noyalain (Burn)' are both available digitally across online platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. The full ‘Burn’ album, set for release on May 7, can be pre-ordered on vinyl, CD and digitally at https://orcd.co/lisajulesburn
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Heavy Metal / Industrial artist THE HATE CLUB has released his latest single titled "A Dying Dream" via The Label Group/INgrooves.
Grotesque and fearless, satyrical and anxious the amalgamation of his musical prowess crashes a cascade of ramming distortion, raw vocals and signature production style onto listeners heads.
THC’s songwriting genuinity and take-it-or-leave-it approach nurtured a die-hard international fanbase in the underground community. Drawing his inspiration from all facets of contemporary genres and classics, the bipolar, psychotic identity of The Hate Club has been often paired with the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Led Zeppelin & Gorillaz. Referencing to his fanbase as The Legion and encouraging a sense of unity and acceptance, the movement is quickly gaining traction across prominent realms of social media.
Making his way “across the pond” Alex Poe embarked on a treacherous journey to conquer West. Born within 100 miles of Chernobyl, Alex calls the stronghold of Kyiv his home. Displaying high music potential from the young age THC started pursuing guitar as means of his musical expression. Later, after moving to the US and anchoring in Los Angeles, electronic & metal both played a huge role in developing signature The Hate Club sound.
Mastering the art of electronic production and working on “pipes” opened new doors for radical musical freedom. Frequently criticized for his confrontational nature and aggressive sound, Alex states that, - “music serves as a barrier-breaking force of empowerment for the disenfranchised. By means of music we strive to achieve individual’s catharsis of triumphing over yourself.”
First surfacing under the new moniker in 2017, THC organized 2 tours across the US in support of his EPs Space Born and Misfit. Making several consecutive releases including an Unplugged EP pt. 1, several singles and music video, The Hate Club caught attention of a number of online publications nationwide and got interviewed on Vigilantes Radio Podcast hosted by Dini Mussolini, performing a cappella in front of 22,000 listeners.
Experimenting in more than one media, The Hate Club is hosting his own podcast House of the DVNT which sole purpose is to uncover upcoming music artists and let them shine through what Alex refers to as “the most non-conformist podcast on Earth”. Being an integral part of the music community The Hate Club cites musical collaboration as a prime form of artistic growth. Aa a result, several collaborations with other artists are springing from under THC’s belt, namely Sana From Hell, Solomon Grey and Mikey Rotten.
Heavily representing the DIY aesthetic and taking an aggressive stance on the expression of self, The Hate Club set to architect his debut album - Principles of Mortality, which is expected to be released in early 2020.
“I think of music as a painting - it tells a story and has a hidden meaning, an argot. And while the song stays one, ways of hearing it are incalculable" says Alex.
All songs written, recorded, instruments played, produced and engineered by Alex Poe
The Hate Club - Fire (Anime Music Video Edit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKS-RiRETqs&feature=youtu.be
The Hate Club - Hello, My Friend (Official Music Video, English Subs):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC9wQKzXbe4&feature=youtu.be
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