Name: Flora Fauna
Brand: Billie Marten

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BMFFLPC1

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Colour

Yellow

Colour details

Transparent Sun Yellow.

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Discogs ID

[r18819136]

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Heavyweight Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve with Inner Sleeve.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-05-21

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602435233710

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Total Cap

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

BMFFLP

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Black

Extended format: No

2023-06-02

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Black LP

BMFFCD

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Mintpack with Booklet.

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

Artist

Billie Marten

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

Fiction

Singer-songwriter and musician from Ripon in North Yorkshire, UK. Billie Marten was born on May 27th, 1999. At the age of 12, her talent caught the attention of thousands when a video of her singing went viral on YouTube. In 2014, at just 15 years old, she released her first EP followed by another one the following year. Her incredible talent led to a nomination for the prestigious BBC Sound of 2016 award.

Founded in 1978 by Chris Parry, Fiction is a renowned UK indie label that has been home to iconic band The Cure for over two decades. With its releases manufactured and distributed by Polydor (now Universal), the label has also licensed its music to various other labels worldwide. Known for its distinctive sound and influential artists, Fiction continues to be a driving force in the music industry.

Fiction's impressive roster of talent includes not only The Cure but also other notable acts who have made their mark on the music scene. From alternative rock to post-punk and beyond, *Fiction* has consistently delivered groundbreaking music that resonates with fans across generations.

With the label code LC 6444 or LC 06444, Fiction remains committed to providing exceptional musical experiences through its diverse range of releases. Whether you're a devoted fan or new to their catalog, explore *Fiction*'s captivating discography and discover why they are considered one of the most influential indie labels in history.

Flora Fauna is the third album from Billie Marten. Raised in the rolling hills of North Yorkshire on artists such as Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, Joan Armatrading, and Kate Bush, Marten’s critically acclaimed debut album Writing of Blues and Yellows, was released in 2016 when she was still just 17, while its follow-up Feeding Seahorses By Hand was similarly lauded in 2019 (# 53 in UK album chart).

Flora Fauna, was recorded with Rich Cooper in London. Marten’s new material blends those signature hushed, resonant vocals with a rapid pulse and rich instrumentation, her inspirations now stretching from krautrockers Can, to Broadcast, Arthur Russell, and Fiona Apple.

Built on the minimalist acoustic folk foundations she made a name for herself with, Flora Fauna is a more mature, embodied album fostered around a strong backbone of bass and rhythm. Shedding the timidity of previous work in favour of a more urgent sound, the songs mark a period of personal independence for Marten as she learned to nurture herself and break free from toxic relationships - and a big part of that was returning to nature.

Flora Fauna

Music GB

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