Pagan Wanderer Lu - European Monsoon

PAGAN WANDERER LU returns this June with EUROPEAN MONSOON, his finest and most accessible collection to date. Mixing sharp political observation, wry, witty lyrics and a completely unique take on electronic indie-pop, European Monsoon is a watershed release for the veteran songwriter. “I wanted it to sound fuller and more musical and to not really have that intentionally wonky/lo-fi feel that the previous stuff did,” says Regan of the new polished sound. “I really paid attention to how everything sounded and did my homework on how to get the sound I wanted.” This included mixing and mastering work with Chicks On Speed, Youthmovies and Foals producer Oliver Horton at Dreamtrak Studios in East London. Pagan Wanderer Lu is a one-man indie/electronica or 'Indietronica' act based in Cardiff. The act consists of Andy Regan (born in Bolton), who performs using a variety of instruments both synthesised and conventional, including Roland grooveboxes, an Omnichord, and 'the 'futuristic keyboard that plays itself' which was acquired at a Car boot sale. His previous works have attracted a legion of dedicated fans that includes Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and Bethan Elfyn, Adam Walton of BBC Wales, and swathes of acclaim on internet ‘zines such as Drowned In Sound. As early as 2006, DiS tipped PWL for future success – placing him above Jamie T and The Maccabees on the bill at their live showcase that year. He toured recently with The School, and has played at festivals like Green Man, Swn, Truck Festival and Woolfire. 'A warped genius, like Hans Christian Andersen as sung by Mark E Smith... a man with a musical brain quite unlike any other' BBC Radio Wales.  / 'If, like us, you've got a soft spot for a bit of satirical genius backed by a damn good pop song, look no further.' This Is Fake DIY  /  'Taking the art school dramatic of TV On The Radio and giving it a death march stomp, Pagan Wanderer Lu again astounds us with his vision, promise and sonic ability ' Subba Cultcha. Tracks: 01. Banish Negative Thoughts, 02.  Chemicals Like You, 03.  Crustaceans As Castanets, 04.  The Great British Public Becomes Self-Aware, 05.  God in his wisdom and compassion spares the Mona Lisa from being engulfed by the dying sun, 06. European Monsoon, 07. Self Doubt Gun, 08.  A Girl Named Aeroplane, 09. Westminster Quarters, 10. Version 5, 11. The Island etc.

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