Paddywhack

VINYL FORMAT. 23-year-old James Friley trades in spectral transmissions: multi-layered vocal concoctions that sound like they are emitted from a radio in the past or coming over an unknown satellite frequency from the future, telling stories about a more idyllic time. His rustic arrangements belie a sophisticated sense of melody surrounded by palpable magic and mystery. Hypnotic looped vocal samples come into full bloom around beautifully cathartic, slow-burning choral interpretations, all the while retaining a graceful fragility. Inspiration came from The Beach Boys' Pet Sounds as well as Arthur Russell, Brian Eno and Fleetwood Mac's Tusk.