Name: Small Mercies
Brand: Pixx

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4AD0141CD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2019-06-07

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Signed copies: No

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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19140001412

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4AD0141LP

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Pixx

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

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The influential 4AD label was started in 1980 by music enthusiasts Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent with financial help from Beggars Banquet, whose record store chain the pair worked for. Originally called Axis, they released an initial series of four 7" singles before finding out that the name Axis was already being used by another label. They quickly came up with a new name, 4AD, inspired by typography on a flyer announcing their releases. Under Ivo Watts-Russell's guidance, drawing influence from other UK indie labels such as Beggars Banquet, Postcard Records and Factory, 4AD quickly established a unique identity thanks to both the cover designs of Vaughan Oliver/v23 and the label's unique numbering system.

In 1992, 4AD entered a highly publicized Stateside distribution deal with Warner Bros. Records, opening offices in New York headed up by Robin Hurley. The label was largely run from California for most of the decade after Ivo Watts-Russell moved to Los Angeles in the mid-90s. In November 1999 it was announced that Martin Mills had taken over as chairman and relocated its HQ to London.

Decoding their unique numbering system reveals various formats like mail-order only releases (4AD), LPs (CAD), MP3 downloads (EAD), posters (FAD), videos (VAD) and more. The numeric portion of their catalog numbers

Songwriter Hannah Rodgers, known by her stage name Pixx, hails from Chipstead, Surrey. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Aphex Twin and Joni Mitchell, Pixx's music is a captivating blend of electronic beats and soulful melodies. Her debut album "Fall In" was released by the renowned record label 4AD, showcasing her unique sound to the world. With a growing fanbase and critical acclaim, Pixx has carved out her own space in the music industry.

Similar to artists such as Pumarosa, EERA, and Girl Ray, Pixx brings a fresh perspective to the indie music scene. Her ethereal vocals and thought-provoking lyrics resonate with listeners on a deep level. Whether you're a fan of C Duncan's dreamy tunes or Jane Weaver's experimental soundscapes, Pixx offers an invigorating musical experience that pushes boundaries.

From her mesmerizing live performances to her ever-evolving sound, Pixx continues to captivate audiences worldwide. With each release, she showcases her artistic growth and fearlessness in exploring new sonic territories. Discover Pixx's enchanting discography today and immerse yourself in her evocative musical world.

Hannah Rodgers returns with a new Pixx album, Small Mercies, released on 4AD.

Although love lives at the heart of her second album, it has little to do with romance. Small Mercies is absolutely not a heartbreak record, nor is it a celebration of new love, or sisterly call-to-arms or vengeful catharsis. Instead, it is a series of poetic examinations of love across the experiential spectrum, from the micro (self-love) to the macro (devotional faith-inspired love, love for this planet), set to a soundtrack that mixes electronic pop and grungy guitar rock with aplomb.

Small Mercies follows the 23 year-old’s debut album, The Age Of Anxiety (2017) – an unsettling synth-pop record fuelled by Pixx’s own debilitating experience of angst – and 2015’s forlorn and folk-edged Fall In EP. Co-produced by Simon Byrt (who worked on both her EP and debut album) and Dan Carey, it sees Pixx assuming different personas to examine the damage done by religion, gender-based power hierarchies and stereotypes, the tipping point of Earth’s destruction and love.