Name: Life & Livin' It
Brand: Sinkane

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Default:19

Supplier EU

Rough Trade

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Format detail

LP+MP3

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Discogs ID

Limited edition

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Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: Yes

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2017-02-10

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Catalogue number

SLANG50115LP

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4250506819224

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Sinkane

Label EU

City Slang

Genre EU

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Sinkane, born Ahmed Gallab in London, England, is a versatile musician known for his unique blend of krautrock, prog rock, electronica, free jazz and funk rock with Sudanese pop. Currently signed to DFA Records, Sinkane has worked with notable artists such as Eleanor Friedberger, Caribou, of Montreal, Born Ruffians, and Yeasayer as a session musician.
Ahmed Gallab also serves as the Band Leader and Music Director of the *Atomic Bomb! Band*, which pays tribute to Nigerian Electro-Funk Legend William Onyeabor. This star-studded group includes renowned musicians like *David Byrne* (of Talking Heads), *Money Mark* (of the Beastie Boys), *Damon Albarn* (of Blur and Gorillaz), *Dev Hynes* (aka Blood Orange and Lightspeed Champion), *Alexis Taylor* (of Hot Chip), *Charles Lloyd*, *Amadou and Mariam*, *Jamie Lidell*, *Pharoah Sanders*, and many more.
With an international upbringing that took him from Sudan to the United States at a young age, Sinkane's diverse background is reflected in his eclectic musical style. Drawing inspiration from various genres and collaborating with esteemed artists across different music scenes has helped shape Sinkane into an innovative force in contemporary music.

City Slang is an independent German label founded by Christof Ellinghaus. Renowned for its eclectic roster, the label encompasses everything from rock to post-rock and electronic music.

With a diverse range of artists, City Slang has become known for its unique and innovative approach to music. From established acts to emerging talent, the label consistently delivers high-quality releases that push boundaries and defy genre conventions.

As a leading force in the industry, City Slang has been instrumental in shaping the sound of contemporary music. With their distinctive style and commitment to artistic integrity, they have garnered a loyal following of music enthusiasts worldwide.

Every purchase online or instore gets a free Rough Trade / City Slang sampler CD.Sinkane music - every note of it - comes straight from a generosity of spirit, and never has that spirit been on more vivid display than on the new album Life and Livin' It. His breakthrough album was a futuristic funk record from Space, appropriately titled Mars, that dealt with feeling like an outsider living on another planet. With his second album, Mean Love, he set out to find a place for himself. And with his new album, Life and Livin' It, he seemed to have found it. Sinkane founder and frontman Ahmed Gallab is no longer searching for his home, he has created a home for himself. There’s a party there, and Life and Livin' It is playing on the stereo. You are invited.LP - Black Vinyl.LP+ - Limited Yellow Vinyl.

Life & Livin' It

Music EU