TREEBALL | HELSINKI | FINLAND
Treeball were formed in 2000 in Helsinki, after the arrival in Finland of UK songwriter and record producer Nick Triani. Triani's former band Supermodel released three critically acclaimed lo-fi pop-albums recorded for legendary UK indie Fire Records and Columbia Records USA. After Supermodel split, Triani moved to Finland and formed Treeball. Pop duets are rare in rock -- Treeball embrace this tradition, with songs full of cynical yet tender duets, reminding some listeners of Velvet Underground, Pavement, Burt Bacharach, Big Star, Grandaddy and the Go-Betweens.
The songs featured here include two exclusive tracks, plus two songs fron the band's albums. Also included is a video for "Monkeys", the single from their new album "National Treasure" (Stupido).
IPX
No. 4
Treeball | Aaron Booth
Treeball:
1 Not Happy Now (streaming mp3)
2 This Is Round
3 Blue
4 Friday Night
Aaron
Booth:
5 Steal My Heart (streaming mp3)
6 In Love With Ourselves
7 Stay
8 The Many Lead The One
Bonus
Video Tracks:
Treeball's video for the single "Monkeys"
A live peformance of Aaron Booth's "Somewhere In Between"
AARON BOOTH | TORONTO | CANADA
Aaron Booth's songs draw on the soul of Americana, the spirit of classic pop, and the craft of the Brill Building writers. Aaron's first studio album, "Transparent", is an inviting and intimate folk-pop record written during his early solo tours. Both Transparent and his latest album, "Our Last Escape" (Endearing), were co-produced by Aaron and Dave Draves (Kathleen Edwards, Julie Doiron). Our Last Escape features big arrangements for horn, flute, vibraphone, harmonies and plenty of other vintage treasures.
This exclusive IPX release offers four brand new Aaron Booth songs showcasing the songwriter at the top of his game, plus a live video of "Somewhere In Between" from Transparent.
Credits:
Nick Triani: vocals, guitars, keyboards, harmonica
Astrid Swan: vocals, keyboards, clarinet
Janne Powder: drums, bvs, percussion
Michael: guitar
Aleksi: bass
Songs 1, 2 and 4 by Nick Triani, song 3 by Astrid Swan. "Blue" was originally released on the album "National Treasure"; "Friday Night" was originally released on the album "The Strawberry Blonde School of Class". "Not Happy Now" and "This Is Round" are exclusive to IPX4.
The video for "Monkeys" was directed by Sam Shingler.
The "Citys" painting was done by Aaron Kraten.
Mastered by Darren Johnston at Studio 11.
Download one-sheet (PDF)
Credits:
Aaron Booth: vocals, guitar, bass, tambourine
Mike Feuerstack: bass
Greg Millson: drums
Jonathan Anderson: wurlitzer, organ, lap steel, guitar, tambourine
Songs by
Aaron Booth, produced by Aaron Booth.
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