Name: Earth Scum
Brand: FYI Chris

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ACRELP016COL

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Clear

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Crystal Clear/Transparent Blue

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-09-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5056321620286

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2 / Extended format: Yes / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

Artist

FYI Chris

Genre GB

House / UK Garage

Label GB

Black Acre

Black Acre is a Bristol based music company and label that was founded in 2007. With over a decade of experience, Black Acre has established itself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Known for its diverse roster of talented artists, *Black Acre* has consistently delivered groundbreaking and innovative music across various genres.

Since its inception, *Black Acre* has been at the forefront of pushing boundaries and challenging conventions within the music scene. The label prides itself on discovering and nurturing emerging talent, giving them a platform to showcase their unique sound and artistic vision.

With an impressive catalog of releases, *Black Acre* continues to captivate audiences with its distinctive blend of electronic, hip-hop, experimental, and bass-driven sounds. From ambient melodies to energetic beats, each release from *Black Acre* offers a captivating sonic journey that resonates with listeners worldwide.

Following 2020 EP Black Dragon Loop, Northern bred, South London based duo FYI Chris announce their debut album Scum of the Earth; the title a nod to the duo’s Northern roots and a signal to their friends and fam ethos, featuring Watson’s uncle - Mancunian poet Thick Richard. Blending swirling synths with punk energy, on ‘Scum of the Earth’ Thick Richard’s no-frills, spoken word - ”but just remember this planet is made out of dirt, when you call me the scum of the earth” - is peppered with broken beats and distorted vox lines. Originally a track made from a live recording of Thick Richard taken in the wee hours of the morning in the smoking area of Corsica Studios about eight years ago, he managed to re-record during the UK lockdown in 2020, adding verses from another poem, People in Crack Houses Shouldn't Throw Rocks.

Traversing post-punk, jazz, techno, weirdo house and beyond with a psychedelic spin, across twelve tracks Earth Scum promises insight into the multiverse of FYI Chris. The duo pay homage to their strong sense of community and life as they know it in South London and the North of England, nodding to friends and family along the way. Sonically, the pair showcase their varied palettes and musicality with a darker and more rugged multi-instrumental approach, while shining a light on their gallows sense of humour. Hailing from the North, FYI Chris (Chris Watson and Chris Coupe) met in South London - fast becoming key players in that tight-knit local community as well as the global dance music scene. Regulars at Peckham’s Rye Wax and often at the helm of the Rye Wax radio show; pre-pandemic, the duo could also be found playing gigs in esteemed underground venues across the globe. With their breakthrough release No Hurry / Juliette on esteemed local label Church in 2015, FYI Chris have since released on revered platforms including Rhythm Section, Toy Tonics, Banoffee Pies, remix work for Ninja Tune. 

Earth Scum

Music GB

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