Name: And Those Who Were Seen Dancing
Brand: Tess Parks

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CD-FUZZ-175IE

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Indie Exclusive

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-07-22

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Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Redeye

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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5060467888646

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

Artist

Tess Parks

Genre US

New Psyche & Psyche Rock

Label US

Fuzz Club Records

Tess Parks is a Toronto-born, London-based artist. With her unique blend of dreamy vocals and introspective lyrics, she has captivated audiences around the world. Drawing inspiration from artists like Mazzy Star and Patti Smith, Tess creates music that is both hauntingly beautiful and deeply personal. Her soulful melodies and poetic storytelling transport listeners to another realm, making her a true force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Having started her musical journey at a young age, Tess quickly developed a passion for songwriting and performing. Her raw talent and undeniable charisma have earned her recognition from critics and fans alike. Whether she's performing on stage or recording in the studio, Tess pours her heart and soul into every note.
With several critically acclaimed albums under her belt, including "Blood Hot" and "I Declare Nothing," Tess continues to push boundaries with her music. She effortlessly blends elements of indie rock, folk, and psychedelic sounds to create a sound that is uniquely hers. Each song tells a story, inviting listeners on an emotional journey through love, loss, and self-discovery.

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Toronto-born, London-based artist Tess Parks return with her long-awaited new album And Those Who Were Seen Dancing via Fuzz Club Records. Following years of international touring and a lengthy list of critically-acclaimed collaborations with Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe in recent years (most recently the duo’s self-titled 2018 LP), the new album is Parks’ first full-length solo offering since her much-loved debut album, Blood Hot, was released back in 2013 on Alan McGee’s 359 Music label.

“In my mind, this album is like hopscotch”, Parks says: “These songs were pieced together over time in London, Toronto and Los Angeles with friends and family between August 2019 and March 2021. So many other versions of these songs exist. The recording and final completion of this album took over two years and wow - the lesson I have learned the most is that words are spells. If I didn’t know it before, I know it now for sure. I only want to put good out into the universe.” A growing disillusionment with the state of the world paired with an injury that stopped Parks from being able to play guitar and piano for months meant the album was nearly shelved.

“I really felt discouraged to complete this album”, she recalls: “I stopped listening to music for honestly about a year altogether and turned to painting instead. I really had to convince myself again that it’s important to just share whatever good we can - having faith in ourselves to know that our lights can shine on and on through other people and for other people. The thought of anyone not sharing their art or being shy of anything they create seems like a real tragedy to me. Even if it’s not perfect, you’re capturing a moment.” Recorded over a two year period but with songs, lyrics and ideas dating back over a decade in some form, And Those Who Were Seen Dancing is an album full of such moments, people and places.

And Those Who Were Seen Dancing

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