Kenwyn
House,
guitarist of 90s alt rock giants REEF
has teamed up with fan-driven platform Pledge Music to launch the self-titled
debut mini LP by his new project GOLDRAY, which is due for release on November 25.
Recorded
at Metropolis, The Granary in Kent, and the band’s
home studio in London, Goldray’s
self-titled debut features
4 tracks clocking in at 25 minutes and 28 seconds,
produced jointly by House, Rasmussen and co produced by Clive Martin – the acclaimed
knob-twiddler behind Reef’s huge
debut Replenish. Brit
Award-winning producer Pedro
Ferreira
has also added his magic touch to the final mixes, with the resulting mini album
set for a digital and physical outing via the band’s newly launched Pledge Music campaign in
November.
See
the band’s Pledge project page here:
Goldray
formed proper in 2010 when House teamed up with vocalist Leah Rasmussen
(Hydrogen, EMI, Bedrock, Renaissance). The two shared a
songwriting vision blending psych and prog experimental arrangements resulting
in a dynamic
that took them towards psychedelic rock: House’s hooks complemented by
Rasmussen’s powerful but smooth Kate Bush-esque vocals. Joined by Geoff Laurens (Resistors) on bass and featuring
performances by both Andy Treacey
(Faithless) and Paul Winter-Hart (Kula Shaker) on drums to complete the
rhythm section on this debut, Goldray’s sound has one foot more than
firmly planted in the psych rock tradition of the late-sixties and
early-seventies.
Of
the ethos behind Goldray’s sound and
vision, House
comments:
““That
era is so avoided by most of the media and the musical orthodoxy which is
strange considering how powerful that time was for music and culture. Much of
what was being said then – freedom, war, environment – is just as relevant, if
not more relevant, today. It’s such a rich area to draw
on.”
On
the decision to team up with Pledge
Music for the project, he continues: “Pledge is such a great way to connect fans
and artists directly through the music, and we’re excited about having our fans
onboard and involved right from the very beginning with Goldray. By Pledging, fans will receive this mini
album in a format of their choice, in the knowledge they actually helped make it
possible. It also allows us to give something back as a
band; to offer unique and exclusive experiences and opportunities such as the
chance to play on our full length album next year amongst others.”
The
guitarist, who is set to embark on a 20th Anniversary tour of the UK
with REEF in November, will end the
dates by bringing Goldray to London
for an exclusive Mini LP Launch
Party on November 26 at The Barfly, London as a celebration of
the release and a thank you to fans who get involved via Pledge. For further
details, see the web links below.
GOLDRAY
is released in digital and physical limited edition CD format Nov 25. Pre-orders available now at Pledge via
http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/goldray
GOLDRAY
– TRACK LIST:
1.
Outloud
(7.04)
(Instrumental:
The Arrival)
2.
Calling
Your Name (4.40)
3.
Indigo
Sky (5.20)
4.
Diamond
Road (8.24)
(Instrumental:
The Busking Magician)
LINKS:
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/Goldrayband
Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/Goldrayband
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