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PRAH088LP - LP
5060918155051
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ROBIN RICHARDS, principal composer in Manchester art-pop band Dutch Uncles, announces details of Taproots; his long-awaited debut solo album, set to be released 19th September on PRAH Recordings. Inspired by artists such as Flying Lotus, Arvo Pärt, Phillip Glass, Kate Bush, Boards of Canada and Tim Hecker, the album’s arc includes pieces about self-doubt, positive life changes, fatherhood and a suite of concept pieces about the life cycle of trees. The record features contributions throughout from pianist Chris Illingworth (of the Mercury Prize-winning band GoGo Penguin), flautist Ellen Beth Abdi (emerging Manchester solo artist) and Brendan Williams (who co-produced the record). Taproots is a departure from Richards’ work to date, which includes six albums with his band Dutch Uncles (“Stockport’s answer to Talking Heads” - The Guardian, 2023) and 2021’s double film soundtrack release The Earth Asleep & Birdsong (PRAH Recordings).