Name: Cast In Stone
Brand: PicaPica

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

RT0056T

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-02-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0191402005615

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Total Cap

1 / 12" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

PicaPica

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Rough Trade

PicaPica is an artist who captivates audiences with their unique blend of folk, Americana, and indie pop. Their heartfelt lyrics and mesmerizing melodies transport listeners to a world filled with introspection and emotion. With influences ranging from Josienne Clarke to Tommy Ashby, PicaPica has carved out their own distinct sound that sets them apart from the crowd.

Similar to artists like Frank Rensen and Maria Kelly, PicaPica's music evokes a sense of vulnerability and authenticity. Their songs have a way of resonating deeply with listeners, leaving a lasting impact long after the music ends. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other talented musicians like Ellysse Mason or I See Rivers, PicaPica never fails to deliver a captivating live performance.

With each release, PicaPica continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories. Their latest album showcases their growth as artists while staying true to their signature sound. Fans of bands like Ferris & Sylvester or Gregory Page and his Big Band Orchestra will find themselves drawn to the enchanting world created by PicaPica's music.

Rough Trade is a multinational label that was started by Geoff Travis in 1976 as a London record-shop. It quickly grew into an independent label and distributor, collaborating with notable labels such as 4AD, Factory Records, and One Little Indian. The label's catalogue numbering system for singles/EPs included prefixes like RT### and RTT###CD for different formats. Albums were numbered sequentially as ROUGH### with extensions for different formats.In the early 1990s, Rough Trade faced financial difficulties after expanding into the US market. The US branch was shut down and the German branch ended up in the Zomba Music Group. One Little Indian provided financing and took over the label in the UK, retaining ownership of key releases like A.R. Kane albums. Geoff Travis eventually regained control of Rough Trade around 1999–2000 and re-launched it alongside Tugboat Records.

PicaPica features the vocal interplay of Josienne Clarke and Samantha Whates, dual frontwomen who create powerful harmonies atop layers of texture created by Adam Beattie and Sonny Johns, a tiding of magpies picking shiny moments of tone and timbre from 60s West Coast, sunshine pop and indie folk. Josienne and Samantha met on the London acoustic music scene several years ago and immediately shared a love of singing and writing. They have been unofficially collaborating for years, often singing backing vocals for each other’s projects or just singing harmonies together for the pure enjoyment of it.

The other half of PicaPica, Adam Beattie - Scotland’s king of soft-spoken chanson - brings gently morphing textures and detailed guitar playing to every bar, while Sonny Johns is a Grammy, Mercury and MOBO- nominated producer / engineer. Sonny’s bass playing and production give PicaPica's otherworldly compositions a seriously grounded sound.

The band first appeared on the scene with their debut EP Spring and Shade back in 2016 and are now returning with this new 12” featuring delicate yet empowering new track Cast in Stone. The release also features two remixes from Seb Rochford - best known for drumming with the legendary Patti Smith - who has also performed on PicaPica’s upcoming debut album.

Cast In Stone

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