Name: Rapture
Brand: Tropics

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

IL2026

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2015-02-16

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0810874020833

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

IL2026V

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0810874020840

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

Artist

Tropics

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Innovative Leisure

Innovative Leisure is an independent record company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2010 by Hanni El Khatib, Jamie Strong, and Nate Nelson, the label has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
With a focus on nurturing and promoting emerging talent, Innovative Leisure has become known for its diverse roster of artists spanning various genres. From rock and punk to soul and electronic music, the label prides itself on pushing boundaries and challenging conventional norms.
Driven by a passion for creativity and innovation, Innovative Leisure continues to discover and support groundbreaking musicians who are redefining the sound of today. With their finger firmly on the pulse of contemporary music trends, this label is at the forefront of shaping the future of independent music.

Tropics is an acclaimed artist known for his unique blend of electronic and R&B music. With a distinctive sound that combines dreamy melodies, lush production, and soulful vocals, Tropics has captivated audiences worldwide.
Inspired by a diverse range of musical influences, including artists such as Astronauts, etc., oso leone, and Garden City Movement, Tropics has developed a signature style that sets him apart from his peers. His music effortlessly blends elements of electronic beats with organic instrumentation to create immersive sonic landscapes.
Having released several critically acclaimed albums and EPs over the years, Tropics continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. With his mesmerizing live performances and captivating stage presence, he has gained a loyal fanbase around the globe. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his music for the first time, Tropics is an artist who will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.

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The new album from Tropics, aka 27 year old Chris Ward, looks outwards, armed with a newfound confidence that foregrounds his vocal performance and songwriting. It's a musical progression that mirrors a personal one: the early Tropics output was all made in the idyllic, if isolated setting of Ward's grandmother's empty house in the seaside town of Southsea, which he moved into after graduating from university to focus on writing and recording. He was alone there - "like, really alone. For days, I had literally no distractions." Having moved to London in 2013, Ward now splits his time between the city and the road, having played in America, Mexico and across Europe throughout the past year with his live band Keith Vaz and Morgan Hislop. Tropics' new full-length 'Rapture', is the culmination of this journey. A multi-instrumentalist from an early age, Ward has always drawn on his musical upbringing when composing, but this time around he's pushed himself to develop a fuller sound than ever with the help of Vaz, Hislop and specialist jazz drummer Gillan McLaughlin. Taking influence from Beach Boys, Max Roach and Arthur Russell, Ward has crafted an album that fuses his love of avant-garde percussion, 70s and 80s singer-songwriters such as Peter Gabriel known for pop-leaning hooks, and deep production that takes cues from ambient music.

Rapture

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