Name: Bitter Melon
Brand: Cola

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Redeye

Total Cap

Format detail

Book / Zine Flexi Single

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Orange

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2024-03-08

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

BKFTK280

UPC / Barcode

634457166974

Orange 7"

Artist

Cola

Label EU

Fire Talk

Genre EU

Alternative / Modern

Cola Boy was a duo consisting of Janey Lee Grace and Andrew Midgley. They gained recognition in the late 1980s for their studio work with Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs before forming Cola Boy. Janey, a former backing singer for various pop acts, including [a17641] and Patsy Kensit’s [a74481], brought her vocal talent to the duo. Their first single, "7 Ways," featured vocals by [a36147] on the original white label version but was later re-recorded with Janey's vocals due to contractual obligations. The success of this track led to a deal with Arista Records.

Despite their initial success, Cola Boy's second single, "He Is Cola," did not perform well commercially. This marked the end of their contract with Arista Records, and the duo decided to part ways. While Janey wanted to continue working on new material as Cola Boy, Andrew pursued a different musical direction with his project Blinder.

Blinder achieved some cult success on the northern England and Scottish rave circuit before disbanding in 1993. Following this, Andrew transitioned into journalism and composing music for television.

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Fire Talk is a Brooklyn, NYC based record label that has been purveying the underground music scene since 2009. With a focus on discovering and promoting emerging artists, Fire Talk has become known for its eclectic roster of talent and dedication to pushing boundaries in the music industry.

Since its inception, Fire Talk has consistently released groundbreaking albums across various genres including indie rock, dream pop, and experimental electronic. The label's commitment to supporting artists who are pushing the envelope creatively has earned them a reputation as tastemakers within the industry.

With an impressive catalog of releases from *bands such as [Band A], [Band B], and [Band C]*, Fire Talk continues to be at the forefront of discovering exciting new talent. Whether you're searching for your next favorite band or looking to expand your musical horizons, Fire Talk is sure to have something that will captivate your ears.

"Bitter Melon" is a new zine housing a flexi single of the same name by Fire Talk recording artist Cola - Flip the pages to reveal a new world, symbols both modern and ancient, just a taste of what's to come. "Bitter Melon" creates a trance-like atmosphere of repetition and lingering, falling in and out of form. With roots in Montreal, Cola was formed by ex-Ought members Tim Darcy and Ben Stidworthy, and Evan Cartwright who had played with U.S. Girls and the Weather Station, among others. From their inception, they brought together the spartan d.i.y. ethic of Dischord or SST working punks with an ear toward the modern.

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