Name: The Performer
Brand: James Righton

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DEEWEE036CD

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Limited edition

Release date

2020-03-20

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PIAS

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5400863013486

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James Righton

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Alternative / Modern

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Deewee

Deewee is a label created and led by David & Stephen Dewaele, also known as 2 Many DJ's and Soulwax. With art direction led by Ill-Studio, Deewee is known for its unique approach to music releases. Each release is recorded or mixed at Studio Deewee in Belgium, and is available on vinyl and digitally on the same day. Unlike traditional releases, each side of every record starts with a narration stating the catalog number and side letter, and ends with a locked groove featuring a looped sample related to that side. In addition to music releases, Deewee also offers non-musical items such as t-shirts, tote bags, and even a book called INCOMPLETE INVENTORY.

One notable item from Deewee's catalogue is DEEWEE001 - Studio Deewee In Ghent, Belgium. This release showcases the studio itself and gives listeners an inside look into where the magic happens. Another interesting item is DEEWEE041 - INCOMPLETE INVENTORY, which is a book that likely contains various items related to the label's history.

If you're a fan of Soulwax, you'll be pleased to know that Deewee has released two live music tours: DEEWEE018 - "Transient Program For Drums And Machinery" (Live Music Tour For Summer 2016) and DEEWEE022 - "Transient Program For Drums And Machinery" (Live Music

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After coming to prominence as the frontman of the Mercury Prize-winning Klaxons, recording with Arctic Monkeys, and crafting his Shock Machine project, James Righton now releases his debut solo album The Performer. The Performer stands in stark contrast to the electro-hedonism of Righton’s work with Klaxons. Instead, it spins through various points from 1970 onwards. It touches on the suave art-lounge of Roxy Music, the jangly grooves of R.E.M., the sumptuous psychedelia of latter day Beach Boys, and the songwriting gift of Nick Lowe. In short, it uses classic elements as the groundwork for something which feels a natural fit for 2019.

The Performer was written, performed and produced by James Righton, with the help of some select collaborators. James Ford (The Last Shadow Puppets, Simian Mobile Disco) performed drums throughout and bass on two tracks; Sean O’Hagan (High Llamas, Microdisney) contributed string arrangements; saxo-phone was provided by Jorja Chalmers (Bryan Ferry); and Josephine Stephenson (Thom Yorke, Ex:Re) contributed additional piano and string arrangements. It was recorded at a handful of locations, notably Righton’s home studio, Bryan Ferry’s Studio One. It was subsequently mixed by David and Stephen Dewaele at Deewee in Ghent, Belgium.

The Performer

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