Name: Summer of No Light
Brand: The Natvral

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DBR021VL

Colour

Green

Colour details

Khaki Coloured Vinyl

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Printed Inner.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-15

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

658556126370

Total Cap

Green LP

Artist

The Natvral

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Dirty Bingo

The Natvral is the new project of Kip Berman, formerly of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. Hailing from Princeton, New Jersey, this talented artist brings a fresh sound to the music scene. With influences ranging from indie rock to pop, The Natvral captivates listeners with heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies.

Having been a part of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, *Kip Berman* has already made his mark in the industry. Now embarking on a solo journey, he continues to showcase his musical prowess through The Natvral. Drawing inspiration from various genres and artists such as *The Boys With The Perpetual Nervousness* and *The Reds, Pinks and Purples*, The Natvral's music resonates with fans across the globe.

Joining an impressive lineup of similar artists including *Wild Pink*, *Eyelids*, and *Empty Country*, The Natvral stands out with their unique blend of introspective lyrics and infectious melodies. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, experiencing The Natvral's captivating performances is an absolute must for any music lover.

The Natvral (Kip Berman, former frontperson of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart) returns with his second solo album, Summer of No Light&nbsp;on Dirty Bingo Records.&nbsp;

On his second album as The Natvral - a spirited, beautifully observed collection of rough and ready songcraft - the former Pains of Being Pure at Heart frontperson was eyeing the past while dealing with an inescapable present. In 2020, in the early stages of lockdown, Berman began writing songs that reflected on a world that had seemingly ended – while contending with the needs of his young family seeking solace in the familiar. “After putting my children to bed, I spent many a late night in the basement with my guitar and let my mind wander to the places where I could no longer go,” he says. “Initially, a lot of the songs were about getting as far away from the reality of my moment as possible.”&nbsp;

He drew parallels with another tumultuous summer. “The record’s title, Summer of No Light, is taken from the climate crisis of 1816,” he says. Often referred to as The Year Without a Summer, that year a massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia darkened much of the world’s sky. The resulting ash brought dramatic global cooling and widespread famine, hitting Western Europe especially hard.&nbsp;While he initially sought escape from the isolation in which he found himself, soon the solace of home and family life began to seep its way into the music “The routines of domesticity were often unwelcome, and always exhausting - but probably mentally helpful. I was isolated, but not alone.” Despite the many graveyard romps that populate the record, it’s the moments that celebrate home that gives this album its heart. &nbsp;

Summer of No Light is an album that’s born of a precise moment, yet revels in anachronism. Collapsing time to make a little bit of sense of this one, Berman feels artistically rejuvenated, drawing on histories large and small to breathe new life and perspective on his own. “It was a time that is now almost unspeakable – not because the tragedy was too profound or in any way trivial – but because we were all there.”&nbsp;

Summer of No Light

Music GB

Discover Summer of No Light by The Natvral on Dirty Bingo Records. A spirited collection of rough and ready songcraft reflecting on a world that had seemingly ended, while finding solace in the familiar. Vinyl records available.