Name: Sleep on the Wing
Brand: Bibio

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Bonus disc: No

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WARPCD310

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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6 Panel Digipack.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-06-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

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0801061031022

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

Artist

Bibio

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Warp

Bibio is a talented producer hailing from the UK. With a unique blend of electronic and folk influences, his music creates a captivating sonic experience. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Gold Panda, Caribou, and Four Tet, Bibio has carved out his own distinct sound that resonates with listeners worldwide.

Known for his intricate production techniques and lush melodies, Bibio's music takes listeners on a journey through dreamy landscapes and nostalgic vibes. His compositions effortlessly combine organic elements with electronic beats, resulting in an immersive audio experience that leaves a lasting impression.

Whether you're a fan of ambient electronica or experimental folk, Bibio's discography offers something for everyone. From his early releases to his latest albums, each project showcases his growth as an artist and highlights his ability to push boundaries within the genre. Discover the enchanting world of Bibio's music today.

Warp is a British electronic label founded by Steve Beckett, Rob Mitchell (RIP 2001), and Robert Gordon. It is one of the world's most respected and influential electronic/experimental dance labels. Originally based in Sheffield, UK, Warp later moved to London. They are known for their pioneering digital music sales site Bleep.com, which offered high-quality MP3s for sale along with exclusive tracks and rarities. Warp has several related labels including Warp Records Limited, Warp Music Publishing, Lex Records, Arcola, LuckyMe, and Night Slugs. The label's history is documented in the book "Warp" by Rob Young.

In terms of releases, there are some gaps and unreleased albums/singles within the cat#s. For example, WARP 13/WARP 99/WARP 113 have no releases; WARP 93 is an unreleased album by Priest; WARP 109 is an unreleased album by Squarepusher; WARP 118 is an unreleased album by Chris Morris. There are also some interesting facts about certain singles such as WAP 13 being supposedly unreleased but some copies of WARP LP 1 were pressed with this cat#. Additionally, WAP 85 was intended for Jimi Tenor's "[m=43418]" but ended up being released by Rough Trade Germany without a Warp cat#. 

It's worth noting that many Warp releases were licensed to

Bibio returns, just over a year on from his latest album Ribbons, with a new ten track EP titled Sleep On The Wing on Warp Records. The release follows a pattern Bibio has established in his work; releasing a follow up EP after an album exploring similar sonic ground. This release draws on a familiar range of influences from traditional folk, peaceful atmospheric soundscapes and field recordings from the natural world. Stephen Wilkinson (Bibio) once again demonstrates the breadth of his musicality, embracing a wide range of self-played instruments including the strings which gave Ribbons much of its flavour and features some new accouplements for good measure.

Pieced together over the course of last year, with a few exceptions stretching back into Bibio’s older repertoire, the Sleep On The Wing EP is a largely instrumental collection that exhibits deep atmospheric melodies as observations on rural escapism, reflection and melancholia. Recorded in Bibio’s home studio in the UK midlands countryside, the writing process for this latest EP starts in a similar place to most of his previous works, growing from a guitar riff into a richly textured soundscape one instrument at a time.

As on Ribbons, the surrounding nature seeps into the studio and underlies the essence of his music as it unfurls. This new work offers an in-depth study into the instrumentation and feelings surrounding this past year, imbued with revisited works which seem as poignant as they did when they were first composed over a decade ago.

Sleep on the Wing

Music GB

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