Name: Starmaker
Brand: Honey Harper

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ATO0513CD

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Digipack with 8 Page Booklet.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-03-06

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Signed copies: No

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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5400863018184

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

ATO0513LPC

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140 Gram Vinyl with 6 Page Fold Out Poster.

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5400863018221

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

Artist

Honey Harper

Genre GB

Country / Americana

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ATO is a New York-based music label that has been making waves in the industry. Founded by Dave Matthews and manager Coran Capshaw, along with Michael McDonald and Chris Tetzeli, ATO has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with. With a diverse roster of talented artists, ATO is known for its commitment to quality music and innovative sounds.

As the band's tour manager for the last six years, Michael McDonald brings his expertise and passion to ATO. His experience in the industry has helped shape the label's success and reputation. With his guidance, ATO has become a go-to destination for both established musicians and up-and-coming talent.

Distributed by Universal via Caroline International, ATO ensures that its artists reach a wide audience. This partnership allows them to bring their unique sound to fans all over the world. With their label code LC 00732, ATO continues to make an impact on the music scene through their dedication to great music and exceptional talent.

Honey Harper, born William Fussell, grew up surrounded by country music in the heart of Georgia. He introduced himself to the country music world with his debut EP Universal Country in 2017, a genre-bending project pieced together over multiple years with deep ties to Harper's Georgia roots. Three years later Harper released Starmaker, his first full-length record which revealed a mature songwriter and superbly gifted vocalist pushing the genre of country music to its outer limits. His critically-acclaimed music showcases a multi-faceted new vision of country music and harnesses its most beautiful elements from an outsider's perspective.

Honey Harper, born William Fussell, grew up surrounded by country music in the heart of Georgia. He introduced himself to the country music world with his debut EP Universal Country in 2017, a genre-bending project pieced together over multiple years with deep ties to Harper's Georgia roots. The critically-acclaimed EP showcased a multi-faceted new vision of country music and harnessed its most beautiful elements from an outsider's perspective. Now, with an album of new music, Honey Harper has become the torchbearer for a revitalised country sound. 

Tomorrow Never Comes, a Big Star meets The Eagles turned kraut-rock instant classic, speaks to the early days of Harper and his wife’s long-distance relationship; the happiness of finding someone you love tarnished by the eventuality of having to say goodbye. In Dido Building Carthage, a tragic story of love and suicide is contrasted with the hope of building a new empire. Suzuki Dreams was partly recorded in Budapest with the Hungarian Studio Orchestra and come s across like Lee Hazlewood writing a Disney score for a movie about a deer and an otter who fall in love. Vaguely Satisfied is strongly influenced by the Italian-Greek singer-songwriter, Mariangela Celeste, so much so that Harper lists her as a co-writer of the song.

Of course, a discussion of Honey Harper’s style and evolution would not be complete without mentioning Gram Parsons who undeniably influenced tracks like, Tired Tower. However, when speaking of his unique brand of cosmic country, Harper cites just one inspiration: Brian Eno’s Apollo, which to him is the most cosmic Americana album that has ever been created.

Starmaker

Music GB

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