Name: Into The Blue
Brand: Aaron Frazer

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

DOC320LP

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2024-06-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

656605162010

Total Cap

9999

Black LP

DOC320LP-C1

Green

Frosted Coke Bottle Clear

Extended format: Yes

656605162034

Green LP

DOC320CD

656605162027

Artist

Aaron Frazer

Genre US

Funk / Soul

Label US

Dead Oceans

Aaron Frazer is a talented artist known for his soulful and captivating music. With influences from the likes of&nbsp;Sam Cooke, Chess Records and doo-wop, Frazer has developed a unique sound that combines elements of classic soul with modern sensibilities. His smooth vocals and heartfelt lyrics have earned him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. Frazer's music resonates with listeners on a deep level, evoking emotions and creating an immersive experience. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other talented musicians like Monophonics and Bobby Oroza, Aaron Frazer&nbsp;consistently delivers powerful performances that leave audiences wanting more. His passion for music shines through in every note he sings, making him a must-listen for any lover of soulful sounds.

“Into The Blue is the clearest portrait of who I am as an artist. It’s me through and through,” says multi-instrumentalist Aaron Frazer. A daring blend of soul, psychedelia, spaghetti western, disco, gospel and hip-hop, Into the Blue represents the impressive range of Frazer’s sonic talents. Frazer maintains the unmistakable falsetto and classic songwriting he’s known for, but plants Into the Blue firmly in the now with a hip-hop mentality at its core, weaving together genres and production techniques to form something new. 

Into The Blue was conceived, like so many classic records, out of actual heartbreak. Frazer moved cross-country from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and embarked on a journey that’s reflected in the album’s themes of grief, loneliness, and searching for healing. “Into The Blue really means heading into the unknown. That has been the last year of my life and I’m still in the blue,” Frazer explains. “But there are also songs here that celebrate love and the giddiness of a new relationship and all that. That’s part of a breakup to me, processing the whole thing, remembering the things that were right as much as the things that were wrong.”

Frazer wrote on every track and played several live instruments on the album. The title track, “Into The Blue”, is a haunting, resolute anthem, combining cinematic strings and tough-as-nails breakbeats as Frazer heads west. “Here I go, to a place where the broken heart knows,” he sings. “It’s all I can do. Back into the blue.” “Payback” is an explosive dancefloor heater, featuring shimmering tambourines and driving bass lines. Northern soul drums meet snarling fuzz guitar, hurdling towards its epic conclusion. 

The album features moments of towering arrangements, recalling David Axelrod and Ennio Merricone, balanced by rawness, incorporating iPhone recordings and one-take vocals. For Into the Blue, Frazer enlisted Grammy-winner Alex Goose as co- producer, known for his crate-digging samples and collaborations with hip-hop artists like Freddie Gibbs, Madlib and Brockhampton. Frazer also experimented with samples for the first time on a record, drawing from unexpected sources like 90s R&amp;B group Hi-Five. Though Into the Blue is born out of heartbreak, Frazer hopes it leaves listeners with a sense of optimism. “You know, you can still laugh on a day when you’re grieving,” he says, “there’s no peaks without valleys,” he says, but Into The Blue sees Aaron Frazer at new heights.

Into The Blue

Music US

Discover Into The Blue by Aaron Frazer on vinyl from Dead Oceans. A daring blend of soul, psychedelia, and hip-hop, reflecting Frazer's journey through grief and healing.