Name: Small Fish In a Big Machine EP
Brand: Even as we Speak

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ON510

Colour

Green

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

With Poster.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-03-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5065010051355

Total Cap

Green 7"

Artist

Even as we Speak

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Optic Nerve

Based in Preston in the North West of England, Optic Nerve Recordings is a reissue label specializing in releases from the 80's and 90's. With a passion for preserving and sharing music from these iconic decades, Optic Nerve brings back to life rare and forgotten gems for music enthusiasts to enjoy once again. From indie rock to new wave, their carefully curated collection showcases the diverse sounds that defined an era. Discover timeless classics and hidden treasures as you explore the extensive catalog of Optic Nerve Recordings.

Even As We Speak is an indie band from Sydney, Australia. Formed in the mid 1980s, the band’s music resists neat labels and is a quirky hybrid of accessible pop, ironic interjections, and experimental moments.

After a series of vinyl releases on Australian independent labels, including Phantom Records, and success on the Australian indie scene, they came to the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel, who started playing the band’s Phantom Records release on his show. This brought them to the attention of UK audiences and began a relationship with UK label Sarah Records.

Their releases for Sarah in the early 90s shot them to prominence in the UK Independent music scene, achieving multiple top 10 positions in the NME and Melody Maker charts. Between 1992 and 1993, the group recorded three sessions for John Peel and one session for Mark Goodier at BBC Radio 1. They were among the few Australian bands to record Peel Sessions – others were The Birthday Party, The Triffids,and Laughing Clowns. The complete BBC sessions were released in 2014 as [BBC Sessions].

Following the demise of Sarah Records,the label achieved cult status and in 2015 was named number 2 in NME’s 20 Greatest Indie Labels of All Time. A documentary My Secret World: The Story of Sarah Records appeared in 2013,followed bythe2015 book

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4 track 7" on Coloured Vinyl. Individual hand painted sleeves.&nbsp;Originally released in 1986 on Australian label Voyeur Records. This is the first time that the single has been released in the UK.

Even As We Speak is an indie band from Sydney, Australia. Formed in the mid 1980s, founding members Ma0hew Love (guitar, banjo, vocals) and Mary Wyer (vocals, guitar) were later joined by Rob Irwin (bass) Anita Rayner (drums, banjo, mandolin), Julian Knowles (guitar, keyboards, production), and Paul Clarke (guitar, vocals.)

After a series of vinyl releases on Australian independent labels including Phantom Records, and success on the Australian indie scene, they came to the attention of BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel who started to play the band’s ‘Goes So Slow’ Phantom Records release on his show. This brought them to the attention of UK audiences and began a relationship with UK indie label Sarah Records.

The band released several singles and an album on Sarah Records, three of which reached the Top 5 of the Melody Maker and New Musical Express UK independent music charts in 1992 and 1993.

Small Fish In a Big Machine EP

Music GB

Discover the limited edition Small Fish In a Big Machine EP by Even as we Speak. 4 track 7" on Coloured Vinyl with hand painted sleeves. Released by Optic Nerve.