Name: A Living Commodity
Brand: Egyptian Blue

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Catalogue number

YALA22LPRT

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Clear

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With Alternate Artwork

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-27

Signed copies

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Universal

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0602455691286

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Clear LP | Rough Trade Exclusive

YALA22LP1

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0602455691170

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YALA22LP2

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0602455691279

Clear LP

YALA22CD

0602455691293

Artist

Egyptian Blue

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Yala! Records

Egyptian Blue is an English rock band that was formed in 2013 under the name Warsaw. After a brief stint as Kidblacki, they settled on their current name in 2015. With their unique sound and captivating performances, Egyptian Blue has established themselves as a prominent force in the music industry.
Since their formation, Egyptian Blue has been pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories. Their music blends elements of post-punk, indie rock, and alternative genres to create a distinctive and captivating sound that resonates with audiences worldwide.
With each release, Egyptian Blue continues to evolve and refine their craft. Their raw energy and infectious melodies have garnered them a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim. Whether it's through their recorded music or electrifying live shows, Egyptian Blue never fails to leave a lasting impression on listeners.

Vinyl variants, bonus material and signed editions exclusively available from Rough Trade.

Yala! Records is an independent record label and club night founded by Felix White. With a passion for discovering and promoting new talent, Yala! Records has become a leading force in the music industry. From hosting live events to releasing groundbreaking albums, this label continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an independent artist.
At Yala! Records, we believe in the power of music to connect people and create meaningful experiences. Our diverse roster of artists spans various genres, showcasing the best in indie rock, alternative pop, and everything in between. Each release is carefully curated to ensure that our listeners are exposed to fresh sounds and innovative perspectives.
With a dedicated team of industry professionals behind us, Yala! Records provides unparalleled support for our artists. From recording and production assistance to marketing strategies and tour management, we strive to empower musicians on their creative journey. Join us as we continue to champion independent music and celebrate the artistry that makes it so special.

Highlighting their best musical memories, tracks and most importantly, albums which defined the past 12 months, we once again invite our staff (an ever-growing team of music aficionados) to share their personal album picks of 2023. An introduction to some real gems you most certainly won't regret discovering, highly complementary to our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/collection/albums-of-the-year-2023">Albums of the Year list&nbsp;</a>with their varied styles and adventurous nature.

Staff Picks of the Year 2023

Every element of Egyptian Blue’s fierce, uncompromising sound feels like hypnotism fuelled by psychosis. Their grinding riffs achieve a mesmeric power through brute repetition, while their rhythm section produces taut, nervous energy and intense post-punk grooves in equal measure.  Following on from their incendiary debut EP’s; 2019’s ‘Collateral Damage’ and 2020’s ‘Body Of Itch’, the band garnered a fervent following and had support from key tastemakers across the media including Steve Lamacq, Jack Saunders, Tom Ravenscroft, NME and Fader. 

The band have now re-appeared following an extended period of writing and recording their highly anticipated debut album A Living Commodity, via YALA! Records, the label co-founded by former Maccabee Felix White and home to releases from acts including The Magic Gang, YAK, The Homesick, FEET, Whenyoung, Talkshow, Seraphina Simone and Willie J Healey. With a new clarity of vision fully formed during the extended hiatus of 2-years of pandemic enforced delays, A Living Commodity represents a dynamic artistic shift from Egyptian Blue and showcases in full the scale and ambition of their songwriting. The first teaser of new music came in the form of ‘Geisha’; a psyche-tinged punk attack driven by Luke Phelps propulsive bass combined with Isaac Ide’s tight percussion, underpinned by dual frontmen Andy Buss and Leith Ambrose jagged guitar playing adding to the angsty and foreboding lyrics with Buss professing ‘’I live for only you’’ making a magnetising collage of sounds.&nbsp;

A Living Commodity

Music GB

Discover A Living Commodity by Egyptian Blue. Limited edition vinyl and CD formats available. Hypnotic post-punk grooves from Yala! Records.