Name: Happier Now
Brand: Native Harrow

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

VJCD250

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Colour

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Wallet Case with Booklet.

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-08-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Native Harrow

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5029432025028

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Total Cap

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

VJLP250.

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Download code: Yes

5029432025011

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

Artist

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Loose Music

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Rough Trade Exclusive neon orange double vinyl with etched D-side. Includes bonus disc. Limited ton 1200 copies.

A stellar cast of London's finest female jazz stars create a feel good summer hit that shines bright and beautifully. Nerija's vibrant and vivacious debut grabs you by the hand and pulls you from one party to the next. Strength in collaboration is the theme, as the septet skip you through a diversity of influence from cool jazz to dub to surf rock to bebop. A significant addition to the ever-growing tapestry that is London-bred jazz.

Nubya Garcia (tenor saxophone), Sheila Maurice-Grey (trumpet), Cassie Kinoshi (alto saxophone), Rosie Turton (trombone), Shirley Tetteh (guitar), Lizy Exell (drums) and Rio Kai (bass). Recorded in the boat-shaped confines of London’s legendary Soup Studios and produced by Kwes, the overarching goal with Blume was to simply capture the rawness, warmth, joy and the spirit of their relationship and performance. One of the recording aims was to channel the feel of Teo Macero and Stanley Tonkel’s records with Miles Davis during his Columbia years, thinking “forward” as they did but for this band, capturing the controlled chaos and frame it with a timeless elegance.

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8. PP Arnold - <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/us/pp-arnold/pp-arnold-the-new-adventures-of-pp-arnold">The New Adventures of... P.P. Arnold</a>

9. Native Harrow - <a href="https://www.roughtrade.com/us/native-harrow/native-harrow-happier-now">Happier Now</a>

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Albums of the Month - August 2019

Native Harrow is an American folk rock/indie pop duo that was based in Woodstock, New York, USA until 2020. They have since relocated to Brighton, Sussex, UK. With their captivating melodies and heartfelt lyrics, Native Harrow has gained a loyal following in the music industry. Their unique sound blends elements of folk rock and indie pop, creating a truly mesmerizing listening experience. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Native Harrow continues to impress audiences with their soulful performances and undeniable talent.
Formed by [artist name] and [artist name], Native Harrow's music is characterized by its introspective nature and poetic storytelling. Their songs explore themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, resonating deeply with listeners around the world. Drawing inspiration from classic folk artists such as Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, as well as contemporary indie acts like Fleet Foxes and First Aid Kit, Native Harrow has crafted a sound that is both timeless and modern.
Since their formation in [year], Native Harrow has released several critically acclaimed albums including [album names]. Each release showcases the duo's growth as musicians and songwriters while staying true to their signature sound. With their honest lyrics and beautiful harmonies, Native Harrow's music has touched the hearts of fans worldwide.

Devin Tuel may consider herself to be an artist meant for a different time, but she now finds herself inhabiting her own true place. The singer-songwriter is at home in Newburgh, NY reflecting on her third album, Happier Now, released under her nom de plume, Native Harrow, as well as the difficult sojourn the former ballerina and classically trained singer has had to traverse to become the writer and performer she was meant to be.

Happier Now, is a set of nine songs recorded and mixed by Alex Hall (JD McPherson, The Cactus Blossoms, Pokey LaFarge) at Chicago’s Reliable Recorders. The album was co-produced by Hall, Tuel, and her bandmate, multi-instrumentalist Stephen Harms.

Native Harrow cuts out clear and vibrant narratives on fear, love, the open road, ill-fated relationships, and coping with the state of the world. Happier Now oscillates between feeling the sting of uncertainty (Can’t Go on Like This), the beauty of California (Blue Canyon) and the ache for lavish stability (Way to Light). You could say Tuel wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, but that’d be underplaying the exact gravity of her stories. Each starlit image is framed within her warm, enveloping vocals and the careful, profound considerations of Harms’ musicianship. Start to finish, the new record pours forth from her very bones, and you get the overwhelming sense she has never been more daring and honest than right now.