Chapters - EP1

-Chapters a.k.a Ashbourne's Strongest Man finally release their first EP, the suitably titled 'EP1'.
- Intricate structures and delicate songwriting are skillfully blended to form a perfect CD of post-kraut-rock-folk!

Track listing: 1) Intro 2) Tenon 3) The Last Days of Steam 4) Light Lay Down 5) All that Mighty Heart 6) Before We Go.
info: With only four releases under their belt, the World in Winter label have already established themselves as a fine purveyor
of genre-evading, guitar-led music, and with the release of 'EP1' from the three-piece, Chapters, the imprint comfortably live
up to all expectations to deliver their finest release to date. Having previously appeared as Ashbourne's Strongest Man on the
first release by the label, a split 7" with Angela Valid, 'EP1' is their first release as Chapters: a different identity for a more
mature and focused band, keen on pushing their songwriting talents to the limits. The members of Chapters, Mike Brooks,
James Rutledge and Jimmy Wright, met at school in the hills of Derbyshire. Forever cooking up musical storms in the sixth
form, they inevitably went their separate ways to study at different universities, with James and Jimmy recording with Dave
Tyack on Twisted Nerve as part of the short-lived DOT while James released records under the name of Pedro on the Melodic
label. After the demise of DOT, the three friends reconvened in London to discuss the idea of further collaborations. Away from
the constraints of a record-deal, they began leisurely recording sessions together when they could find the time, and after not
too long a distinct sound began to emerge from their lazy Sunday jams. Folky guitars and playful glockenspiels, reminiscent of
the likes of State River Widening, merged gracefully with influences from Tortoise, early Mogwai and even Krautrock. After
some time, six tracks were created and found their way to World in Winter for release, a label that fits their aesthetic and
attitude perfectly. Creating ambitious yet subtle works which tip-toe the line between minimal and extravagant, Chapters are a
band you are bound to hear more about it the future, and the perfect fourth release from one of the most exciting labels in
England at the moment…

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