Name: The Greater Wings
Brand: Julie Byrne

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375 Media

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With Printed Sleeve.

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[r27767451]

Limited edition

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Black

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Release date

2023-07-07

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GILP416

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804297841618

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Blue

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GI416LPC1

804297841632

Blue LP

Artist

Julie Byrne

Label EU

Ghostly International

Genre EU

Singer Songwriter

Ghostly International is a renowned music label based in Brooklyn, New York City. Established in 1999 by Samuel Valenti IV, the label has become a prominent figure in the electronic music scene. With its diverse roster of talented artists and innovative releases, Ghostly International continues to push boundaries and shape the future of music.

Over the years, Ghostly International has garnered a reputation for its distinct sound and commitment to quality. The label's catalog spans various genres including electronic, ambient, techno, and experimental music. From established acts to emerging talents, Ghostly International consistently delivers exceptional musical experiences that captivate listeners worldwide.

With its headquarters situated in one of the world's most vibrant cities for music and culture, Ghostly International draws inspiration from the dynamic energy of New York City. The label's forward-thinking approach coupled with its dedication to artistic integrity has earned it widespread acclaim and a loyal fanbase.

Julie Marie Byrne is a singer-songwriter originally from Buffalo, New York. Currently residing in New York City, she has captivated audiences with her soulful and introspective music. With her unique blend of folk and indie rock influences, Julie's heartfelt lyrics and haunting melodies have earned her critical acclaim. Her honest and evocative storytelling transports listeners to a world of raw emotions and introspection. Whether performing on stage or recording in the studio, Julie's passion for music shines through in every note she sings.
Born and raised in Buffalo, Julie discovered her love for music at an early age. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, she began writing songs that reflected her own experiences and observations of the world around her. After relocating to New York City, Julie honed her craft by performing at local venues and gaining recognition for her captivating live performances.
With each album release, Julie continues to push boundaries and explore new musical territories. Her critically acclaimed albums have garnered praise for their poetic lyricism, ethereal vocals, and intricate guitar work. From intimate acoustic ballads to atmospheric soundscapes, Julie's music creates a mesmerizing sonic landscape that resonates with listeners on a deep level.

Newest Listed Items

The 100 best albums from 2023 based on a year of listening, months of consideration, weeks of discussion and days of compiling. Every one of these albums has made an impact on us this year but to learn more about the ones that made the top 20, please <a href="http://blog.roughtrade.com/uk-albums-of-the-year-2023/">click here for the UK</a> and here <a href="http://blog.roughtrade.com/vinyl-albums-of-the-year-2023-rough-trade-us/">for the US</a>. To see all our the Rough Trade Exclusive editions from our top 20, released to celebrate our Albums of the Year, <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-gb/collection/albums-of-the-year-exclusives-2023">click here for the UK</a>, <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-us/collection/albums-of-the-year-exclusives-2023">here for the US</a> and <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/en-de/collection/albums-of-the-year-exclusives-2023">here for Europe</a>.

Albums of the Year 2023

The first album in over six years from American songwriter Julie Byrne is a testament to patience and determination, the willingness to transform through the desolation of loss, the vitality of renewal, and the courage to rise, forever changed. For nearly a decade, Byrne has moved through the world as a characteristically private artist largely outside the public eye. A self-taught musician that has committed her life to her work, she now emerges from a deeply trying and generative period with the most powerful, lustrous, and life-affirming music of her career, The Greater Wings. While they hold the plasticity of grief and trauma, the songs are universally resonant, unbridled in their devotion and joy, held up by the love and alliance of a chosen family. Byrne leans further into atmospheres both expansive and intimate; the lush, evocative songcraft flows between her signature fingerpicked guitar, synthesizer, and a newly adopted piano, made wider by flourishes of harp and strings. It is the transcendent sound of resource, of friendship that was never without romance, of loyalty that burns from within like a heart on fire, and the life force summoned in unrepeatable moments — raw, gorgeous, and wild.

The Greater Wings was written across several seasons, pulling imagery from nights on tour, periods of isolation, and the drives cross-country for its various collaborations between Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles. Recording started with the late Eric Littmann, her longtime creative partner and Not Even Happiness producer, and finished in the Catskills of New York with producer Alex Somers (Sigur Rós, Julianna Barwick).

“My hope for The Greater Wings is that it lives as a love letter to my chosen family and as an expression of the depth of my commitment to our shared future. Being reshaped by grief also has me more aware of what death does not take from me. I commit that to heart, to words, to sound. Music is not bound to any kind of linear time, so in the capacity to record and speak to the future: this is what it felt like to me, when we were simultaneous, alive, occurring all at once. What it has felt like to go up against my edge and push, the love that has made it worth all this fight. These memories are my values, they belong with me.” 

The Bonus CD with the RT Exclusive LP and CD features four tracks (three brand new songs and a Jackson Browne cover.)

The Greater Wings

Music EU

Discover The Greater Wings by Julie Byrne. Available in CD and LP formats, including Rough Trade exclusives and limited editions. Released under the label Ghostly International. A testament to patience and determination, this album showcases Julie Byrne's powerful and life-affirming music.