Name: Tear The Roots
Brand: Kaleida

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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2017-09-15

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LEXLPX116

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878390003853

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Kaleida

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Electronic

Kaleida is a London-based music duo formed by Christina Wood and Cicely Goulder. Their unique sound blends electronic pop with haunting vocals, creating an atmospheric and captivating experience for listeners. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Nostalghia, HÆLOS, and Zola Blood, Kaleida has carved out their own distinct musical style.

With their mesmerizing melodies and introspective lyrics, Kaleida has gained a loyal following in the alternative music scene. Their tracks have been featured in popular TV shows and films, further solidifying their place in the industry. The duo's talent extends beyond the studio - they are known for delivering captivating live performances that showcase their dynamic energy.

As fans of Kaleida can attest to, their music possesses a certain ethereal quality that transports listeners to another world. Whether you're drawn to the dreamy vibes of "Think" or the pulsating beats of "Detune," Kaleida's discography offers something for everyone seeking an escape through music.

Lex Records is an independent music label that was established in 2001 by Tom Brown. Originally a hip-hop focused imprint of Warp Records, Lex quickly expanded its scope and began releasing full albums from artists such as Boom Bip and Non-Prophets. Over time, Lex developed its own roster of long-term artists, including Danger Mouse, Boom Bip, Fog, and Subtle. In 2005, Lex became a fully independent label when it was sold by Warp to Tom Brown. Despite the split, Lex continues to receive support from Warp's distribution channels.

The label has gained recognition for its unique approach to music releases and its commitment to supporting emerging talent. With a diverse range of genres represented on their roster, Lex Records has become known for pushing boundaries and challenging traditional industry norms.

Through partnerships with distribution platforms like Warpmart and Bleep, Lex has been able to reach a wider audience and continue sharing groundbreaking music with the world. Their catalogue numbers have become iconic within the industry, with certain numbers remaining unused as documented in Rob Young's book 'Warp'.

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Tear The Roots, Kaleida’s debut LP, offers a deep, unsettling kind of pop. Their identity is partly informed by the music they grew up with – Cicely’s late godfather was an electronic composer, and Christina was in a church choir that sang Appalachian songs as a child – but they try not to be too influenced by the noise around them. They don’t listen to other people’s songs while they’re making their own, and even working with other writers and producers dilutes the formula. Kaleida like the meaning behind their music to be ambiguous. The eerie ‘Coco’, with a beat that sounds like the tapping and scraping of medical machinery, as the falsetto spectre of Christina’s voice hovers above it, “is sort of like a psychiatric breakdown. It’s supposed to be quite mantric and creepy.” Sometimes Kaleida are drawn to darkness, other times they despair of it. House Of Pulp, for example, which ripples with an anger that’s only become more relevant as the political landscape has become more disturbing: “What are we building here above the dead cement?” pleads Christina, “Out in the plastic sea, we drown the innocent.” Her work in climate policy filtered into one of the album’s threads – what she only half-jokingly refers to as “the apocalyptic future.” Another track, a cover of Nena’s 99 Luftballons, was recorded for the Charlize Theron-starring spy thriller Atomic Blonde – “She plays this female bisexual Bond” ­– but its political sentiment, and its unsettling, brooding sound world, “just fitted,” so they put it on the album too. Ultimately, shutting the door to the outside world has served Kaleida well. “You shouldn’t do stuff to please other people. If you want to make something that really resonates with people on a core level, then it has to really come from you, it has to be really genuine.” Tear The Roots is just that – and now they’re ready to let you back in. LP - Black Vinyl.LP+ - Limited 180 Gram Polar White Vinyl.

Tear The Roots

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