Name: Romantic Piano
Brand: Gia Margaret

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

JAG448LP

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-05-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

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656605244815

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Black LP

JAG448LP-C1

Seaglass Wave Translucent

[r27192960]

Extended format: Yes

656605244839

Translucent LP

JAG448CASS

Tape

656605244853

Artist

Gia Margaret

Genre GB

Modern Composition

Label GB

Jagjaguwar

Jagjaguwar is an American independent label based in Bloomington, IN. Founded in Charlottesville, VA in 1996 by Darius Van Arman, the label was invited to relocate to Bloomington by Jason Noble of Rodan. Darius followed this invitation in 1999 and has since built a reputation for releasing exceptional music.
With a focus on promoting talented artists across various genres, Jagjaguwar has become known for its diverse roster and commitment to supporting independent music. The label's catalog includes releases from acclaimed acts such as Bon Iver, Angel Olsen, Sharon Van Etten, and Unknown Mortal Orchestra.
As a trusted name in the industry, Jagjaguwar continues to champion innovative and boundary-pushing music. With their dedication to quality and artistic integrity, they have established themselves as a go-to destination for music lovers seeking unique sounds and fresh perspectives.

Gia Margaret is a talented singer-songwriter known for her ethereal and introspective music. With a unique blend of indie folk and dream pop, she creates haunting melodies that captivate listeners. Gia's introspective lyrics explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, resonating with audiences on a deep emotional level. Her soulful vocals combined with atmospheric instrumentals create a mesmerizing sonic experience. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Gia's passion for music shines through in every note.

With her debut album "There's Always Glimmer," Gia Margaret garnered critical acclaim and established herself as an emerging artist to watch. The album showcases her raw talent and ability to craft beautifully crafted songs that leave a lasting impact. From delicate acoustic ballads to lushly layered tracks, each song tells a story that transports listeners into Gia's world.

As an independent artist, Gia Margaret has built a dedicated fanbase who appreciate her authentic approach to music-making. Her honest and vulnerable songwriting resonates with listeners from all walks of life, making her relatable to fans around the globe. With each new release, she continues to push boundaries and evolve as an artist while staying true to her artistic vision.

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At first, Gia Margaret called her new album Romantic Piano to be a bit cheeky. Its spare, gentle piano works share more spirit with Erik Satie, Emahoy Tsegué- Maryam Guébrou and the ‘Marginalia’ releases of Masakatsu Takagi than they do with, say, a cozy and candlelit date night. But in that cheekiness lies hidden intention: across the gorgeous set, “Romantic” is suggested in a more classic sense, what the Germans call waldeinsamkeit. Its compositions conjure the sublime themes of the Romantic poets: solitude in nature; nature’s ability to heal and to teach; a sense of contented melancholy.

“I wanted to make music that was useful,” says Margaret, vastly understating the power of the record. ‘Romantic Piano’ is curious, calming, patient and incredibly moving — but it doesn’t overstay its welcome for more than a second. Margaret’s debut, There’s Always Glimmer, was a lyrical wonder, but when an illness on tour left her unable to sing, she made her ambient album ‘Mia Gargaret’ (another cheeky title!) which revealed a keen intuition for arrangement and composition not fully shown on ‘There’s Always Glimmer’s lyrical songs. Romantic Piano, too, is almost totally without words. “Writing instrumental music, in general, is a much more joyful process than I find in lyrical songwriting,” she says. “The process ultimately effects my songwriting.” And while Margaret has more songwriterly material on the way, Romantic Piano solidifies her as a compositional force. Originally pursing a degree in composition, Margaret dropped out of music school halfway through. “I really didn’t want to play in an orchestra,” she said of her decision, “I really just wanted to write movie scores. Then, I started to focus more and more on being a songwriter. Romantic Piano scratched an old itch.” ‘Romantic Piano’ does indeed touch on a rare feeling in art often only reserved for the cinema — a simultaneous wide-lens awe of existence and the post-language intimate inner monologue of being marooned in these skulls of ours. How very romantic!

Romantic Piano

Music GB

Discover Romantic Piano by Gia Margaret. A curious, calming and moving album of spare, gentle piano works. Available in Tape and LP formats. Label: Jagjaguwar.