Name: C’est La Vie
Brand: Phosphorescent

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Rough Trade Exclusive. Limited to 500 Copies on Translucent Dark Red Coloured Vinyl with Download. 

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-10-05

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PIAS

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Artist

Phosphorescent

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Country / Americana

Label GB

Dead Oceans

Dead Oceans is a US label based in Bloomington, Indiana. Established in 2007 by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf, it is closely affiliated with Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar. This label has become the home for renowned artists such as Mitski, Kevin Morby, Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, and Slowdive.
With its roots deeply intertwined with other successful labels like Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans has established itself as a prominent force in the music industry since its inception in 2007. Founded by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf alongside Austin-based collaborator Phil Waldorf; this label continues to nurture exceptional talent.
The roster of Dead Oceans boasts an impressive lineup of diverse musicians who have gained recognition worldwide. Artists such as Mitski with her emotionally charged songs, Kevin Morby's introspective melodies, Phoebe Bridgers' hauntingly beautiful tunes, the mesmerizing sounds of Khruangbin and the ethereal shoegaze revivalists Slowdive all call Dead Oceans their current musical home.

Phosphorescent is an indie folk/alt country band fronted by Matthew Houck. Originally from Athens, Georgia, the band is now based in Brooklyn, New York. With their unique blend of indie rock, indie folk, and alt country genres, Phosphorescent has been making music since 2003. Signed to Dead Oceans Records, they have gained a loyal following with their heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound.

Originating from Athens, Georgia in the USA, Phosphorescent is an indie folk/alt country band led by Matthew Houck. Their music combines elements of indie rock, indie folk, and alt country genres to create a distinctive sound that resonates with listeners. With years of experience under their belt since forming in 2003, Phosphorescent has established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

Known for his mesmerizing vocals and skilled guitar playing along with other instruments such as bass, piano, and drums; Matt Houck is the driving force behind Phosphorescent's success. Having released albums under labels like Dead Oceans Records, Misra Records,and Warm Records; this talented artist continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies.

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Matthew Houck releases his first album in five years and it’s his seventh. It was recorded at Matthew’s Spirit Sound Studio in Nashville. All encompassing swoops and swooning passes of sound pulsate with throbbing keyboards. Vamping synths back a sobbing heart of a voice. Like country songs from the lonesome prairie spruced up by Ennio Morricone on a synth. An occasional tinge of a Caribbean beach party atmosphere waft by. A hazy phazy swoosh of woozy synths curling and flowing and caressing the melody. And some serious heartbroken guitar shredding sunspots into your vision.

Recorded in Nashville at Matthew Houck’s own Spirit Sounds Studio, C’est La Vie reveals a crystallization of what made Muchacho such a breakout a little sweetness and a little menace, sometimes boot-stomping and sometimes meditative.

For years, Phosphorescent’s rise was a steady one: tours got a little better, rooms got a little bigger, and with it the music became more intricate, more ambitious in its recording and arrangement. Then came Muchacho, a juggernaut that to date has sold over 100,000 worldwide, with lead single “Song for Zula” now well over 50 million streams.

A lot of life was lived between these records: Houck became a father (twice), built his studio, escaped New York. And C’est La Vie does have a hefty, career-spanning feel. But there’s a newfound wisdom, too, a deeper well for all that livin’. The magic of Matthew Houck’s music has always been the way he weaves shimmering, almost golden-sounding threads through elemental, salt-of-the-earth sounds. It’s not experimental, exactly, but it’s singular and it’s definitely not traditional. That knack, the through-line across the Phosphorescent catalog, is front and center here.

C’est La Vie

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