Name: When The Purple Emperor Spreads His Wings
Brand: The Wave Pictures

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2022-07-15

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The Wave Pictures

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Moshi Moshi

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

The Wave Pictures is an English rock band that was formed in 1998 as "Blind Summit" in Wymeswold, near Loughborough in Leicestershire. With a unique sound and captivating performances, they have become a staple in the indie music scene. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Herman Düne, Darren Hayman, and Hefner, their music combines catchy melodies with heartfelt lyrics. Known for their energetic live shows and distinctive guitar-driven sound, *The Wave Pictures* continue to captivate audiences worldwide.

Having released numerous albums over the years, *The Wave Pictures* have established themselves as prolific songwriters and musicians. Their discography includes collaborations with talented artists like bigott, Sr. Chinarro, Stanley Brinks, Micah P. Hinson, Jeffrey Lewis, and more. Their music resonates with fans of indie rock and folk genres alike.

*The Wave Pictures* have also gained recognition for their contributions to the music industry. They have shared stages with renowned acts such as Allo Darlin', Los Planetas, Ballboy, Adam Green, Turner Cody, Grupo de expertos Solynieve,and Triángulo de Amor Bizarro among others. Their unique blend of influences creates a sound that is both nostalgic and refreshing.

Moshi Moshi Records started off as a hobby in 1998. Set up by three friends who had jobs working for major record labels, it was intended as a way of working with the bands that they loved but which didn’t fit in with the agenda of their day jobs.
Since its humble beginnings, *Moshi Moshi* has grown into a respected and influential independent record label. With an impressive roster of talented artists, the label has become synonymous with discovering and nurturing emerging talent.
With a focus on quality music across various genres, *Moshi Moshi* has released albums from renowned artists such as Florence + The Machine, Hot Chip, and Bloc Party. Their dedication to supporting unique and innovative musicians sets them apart from other labels in the industry.

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The Wave Pictures, industrious and prolific as ever, return with their new double album When The Purple Emperor Spreads His Wings.Formed over twenty years ago by Franic Rozycki and David Tattersall in Wymeswold, Leicestershire, and joined by Jonny ‘Hudderfield’ Helm since 2005, The Wave Pictures have released over twenty albums of their own, along with exciting side projects such as garage rock supergroup The Surfing Magazines, several albums with Stanley Brinks, and Dave’s recent guitar contributions to Billy Childish albums, with whom they also collaborated on their 2014 album ‘Great Big Flamingo Burning Moon’. Across these varied releases, accommodating Dave’s free flowing fountain of songwriting, The Wave Pictures have shown their deep affection for rock and roll, blues, jazz, classic rock, and of course Dave’s legendary love of good guitar solo.Lead track from the album 'This Heart Of Mine’ references time and space travel and memory all rolled into one. Musically inspired by classic Neil Young, ‘This Heart Of Mine’ witnesses The Wave Pictures going full-on country and features cowboy harmonica from Dominic ‘Hotdog’ Brider, Franic Rozycki on mandolin, alongside Dave Tattersall’s gentle acoustic guitar strum.

When The Purple Emperor Spreads His Wings

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