Name: Pale Fire
Brand: El Perro Del Mar

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

40288

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2012-12-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

650384028826

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

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2014-07-03

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Artist

El Perro Del Mar

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

<p>El Perro Del Mar ("The Dog of the Sea" in Spanish) is the musical project founded in 2003 in Gothenburg, Sweden by its sole member, Sarah Assbring. Known for her ethereal and introspective sound, El Perro Del Mar has captivated audiences with her haunting melodies and poetic lyrics.</p>

<p>Influenced by a diverse range of artists such as Taken By Trees, The Concretes, and Jens Lekman, El Perro Del Mar's music combines elements of indie pop, folk, and dream pop to create a unique sonic landscape. Her delicate vocals are accompanied by lush instrumentation that transports listeners to a world of melancholic beauty.</p>

<p>With a discography spanning over two decades, El Perro Del Mar has established herself as one of the most respected artists in the Swedish music scene. Her introspective songwriting and emotive performances have garnered critical acclaim worldwide. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other talented musicians, El Perro Del Mar continues to push boundaries and create music that resonates deeply with her audience.</p>

At the tail end of the 90’s, against all the advice of older, wiser heads, brothers Ollie and Matt Jacob started the label Memphis Industries. As is often the case, the label was initially intended as a vehicle to release some pals EPs, with no further plans beyond that. Their first signing Blue States delivered the album <i>Nothing Changes Under the Sun</i>, a surprise success for the label, they then rode the original chill wave, before finding that those older wiser heads were pretty spot on about starting a label, and washed up with <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/the-go-team-23286fc4-a92f-4609-a8e7-8a5b8bc7d563">The Go! Team</a> as “definitely their last ever signing before they got proper jobs”. A Mercury Prize nomination, a bucket load of sales and international acclaim later, Memphis went from strength to strength. 2018 sees the label as the home of North-East legends <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/field-music">Field Music</a>, Minneapolis’ future R&amp;B superstars <a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/artist/polica">POLICA</a>, the wonderful Wonk-Pop of Dutch Uncles and many more.

Rough Trade's Emily Waller sat down with Ollie to talk about the history of the label, avoiding a “proper job” and his favourite projects so far:

To celebrate Memphis Industries being our Label Focus, we have the following special editions available now at Rough Trade, all purchases also come with a free CD sampler:

<a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/music/semicircle">Rough Trade Exclusive - 500 Copies on 180-gram Green Vinyl with Download.</a>

<a href="https://roughtrade.com/us/music/open-here">Rough Trade Exclusive - 500 Copies on Limited Edition 180-gram Blue Vinyl housed in Die Cut Sleeve with Download.</a>

Label Focus - Memphis Industries

swedish songwriter sarah assbring, otherwise known as el perro del mar releases her fourth album 'pale fire' via memphis industries. the follow-up to her 2009 album 'love is not pop' is a massive leap foward with it's organic warm sound. parts are minimal, parts balearic and parts sparkling house pop but they are all joined together with sarah's seductive voice and a multi-layered production. if you love lyyke li or cat power you should try this. 