Name: Day Fever
Brand: Dear Reader

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Release date

2017-02-24

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SLANG50101

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SLANG50101LT

4250506819590

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Artist

Dear Reader

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City Slang

Genre EU

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Dear Reader is an indie pop band originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. Founded in 2008 by singer-songwriter Cherilyn MacNeil and producer/bass player Darryl Torr, the band has since evolved into a solo project led by Cherilyn MacNeil and is currently based in Berlin, Germany.

The music of Dear Reader is characterized by Cherilyn's captivating vocals accompanied by her skillful piano and guitar playing. Previous members of the band included Darryl Torr on bass, keys, loop station, and vocals, as well as Michael Wright on drums and vocals.

Inspired by their South African roots and influenced by various genres such as indie pop and folk, Dear Reader creates heartfelt and introspective music that resonates with listeners. Their sound can be compared to artists like Talking To Turtles, Kat Frankie, Get Well Soon, Sophie Hunger, BOY among others.

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.

Newest Listed Items

South African via Berlin Indie Pop darlings Dear Reader return with Day Fever, their fourth album on City Slang and the first, in four years. It was recorded in John Vanderslice’s San Francisco studio, Tiny Telephone. Well-known as a producer for acts like Spoon and The Mountain Goats, and a musician in his own right, Vanderslice has made a name for himself in analogue recording, something Dear Reader hadn’t explored prior to the decision to record at his studio. Day Fever sounds more minimal, more vanguard than Dear Reader’s previous albums, bending to match the album’s thematic pitch: if Rivonia (2013) pulled us back into the MacNeil’s (and South Africa’s) history, Day Fever slingshots us into the present to confront life in real time.LP - Pressed on Magenta Coloured Vinyl – limited to 1000 units world wide.

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