Name: Souvenir
Brand: Maston

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Bertus Musikvertrieb

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Limited edition

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Release date

2021-09-10

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CDIL003

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810874024848

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810874023872

Artist

Maston

Label EU

Innovative Leisure

Genre EU

Rock-Pop

Multi-instrumentalist Frank Maston grew up in the suburbs of Los Angeles, soaking in both the summery atmosphere and the musical and cultural history of his surroundings. Early on, Maston developed a love for the sunny chamber pop of Van Dyke Parks and Brian Wilson, as well as more California-inspired moments of rock magic from Harry Nilsson and Phil Spector. He eventually sculpted these influences into what would become his own music, a completely self-sufficient menagerie of dark pop sounds informed by '60s and '70s studio magicians and loner geniuses.

In 2011, *Maston* put out a series of cassette albums under his own name. The following year, he signed to Chicago label Trouble in Mind, which released his proper full-length debut album called Shadows. During this time, he also played keyboards for Jacco Gardner while spending extended periods in the Netherlands. These experiences touring and living abroad lent a European influence to his second album Tulips, which was released on his own Phonoscope label in 2017. Drawing inspiration from French and Italian film music composers like Morricone and Legrand, *Maston* adjusted his focus from Wilson and Spector to create an entirely unique sound.

*Maston's* music can be likened to other artists such as Dumbo Gets Mad, Orions Belte, Monster Rally, PAINT,and L'éclair among others. His distinctive blend of

Innovative Leisure is an independent record company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2010 by Hanni El Khatib, Jamie Strong, and Nate Nelson, the label has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
With a focus on nurturing and promoting emerging talent, Innovative Leisure has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. From rock and punk to soul and electronic music, the label prides itself on pushing boundaries and challenging conventional norms.
Driven by a passion for creativity and innovation, Innovative Leisure continues to discover and support groundbreaking musicians who are redefining the sound of today. With their finger firmly on the pulse of contemporary music trends, this label is at the forefront of shaping the future of independent music.

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Maston's earlier works Shadows (2013) and Tulips (2017) have garnered comparisons to some of the most acclaimed composers, including Ennio Morricone, Sven Libaek, &amp; Piero Umiliani., and were released on KPM and Be With Records. He has also collaborated and toured with artists such as Allah Las, PAINT, and Altin Gün. To fulfil his vision for a lively, full-band effort on Souvenir, Maston enlisted a young quintet from Geneva in Switzerland: L’éclair. L’éclair’s first two albums, Polymood and Sauropoda, garnered high praise in Europe’s underground circles for its air tight grooves and their wise-beyond-their-years chops. You have to respect a musician willing to leave his comfort zone and try something new. The result is an album as unpredictable as it is flawlessly executed, a delightful and deliriously joyous new project born from an ambitious idea, pursued to perfection.

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