Name: Now Is a Long Time
Brand: Otzeki

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AKIRA008CD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-03-19

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Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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195497771226

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

Artist

Otzeki

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Indie Pop / Shoegaze

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Akira Records

Akira Records is a London, UK based independent record label that was founded in 2013 by Stevie Red McMinn. With a focus on discovering and nurturing emerging talent, Akira Records has quickly established itself as a prominent player in the music industry.

At Akira Records, we are passionate about supporting artists and providing them with the platform they need to showcase their unique sound. Our diverse roster of *talented musicians* spans across various genres, including indie rock, electronic, and alternative pop.

With an unwavering commitment to quality music production and promotion, Akira Records continues to attract attention from both fans and industry professionals alike. Our dedication to artistic integrity sets us apart as a label that truly values the creative process.

Otzeki is an innovative musical duo that combines electronic and indie rock elements to create a unique sound. With influences ranging from Seth XVI to Marbert Rocel, their music has captivated audiences worldwide.

Formed by cousins Mike Sharp and Joel Roberts, *Otzeki* has quickly gained recognition for their atmospheric tracks and captivating live performances. Their debut album "Binary Childhood" received critical acclaim, showcasing their ability to seamlessly blend genres and experiment with different sounds.

*Otzeki's* music is characterized by haunting vocals, intricate production, and thought-provoking lyrics. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and societal issues, they create songs that resonate with listeners on a deep level. Tracks like "True Love" and "Sun Is Rising" showcase their talent for crafting emotive melodies that stay with you long after the song ends.

Otzeki was born after a semi drunken jam on a partly functioning Yamaha an200 drum machine and a Fender Jaguar guitar. Carefully sourced electronics, luscious electric guitar and falsetto vocals has been the longstanding formula of the project, which has seen the two cousins tour Europe, UK and USA. Vigorously awaking crowds to the sound of their rhythm, creating an almost deadly, dangerous live energy is an integral part of who they are. Once described by Sea Girls frontman Henry as ‘a cult’, the band have taken their world changing ideology to clubs such as Berghain, Fabric and Printworks, taking away a ‘Best Live Set on a Sunday at fabric’ award to prove it (although they are yet to claim the award, namely two free drinks tokens). 

Now, disillusioned by the current musical climate, the pair aim to take on the internet to continue spreading their kind message of hope, using music as their weapon of choice, aiming to bring sanity to a world already over saturated with musicians. They will be looking to utilise the platforms they viscerally hate in order to communicate their message, which is most likely to be extremely similar to most other bands, but are hoping to somehow transcend from this cess pool, without a clue how. Otzeki’s second LP Now Is a Long Time is now unleashed.

Now Is a Long Time

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