Name: Access
Brand: Major Murphy

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WSP033CD

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-04-02

Signed copies

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Standard:20

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Artist

Major Murphy

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Winspear 

Major Murphy is an Indie Rock/Pop trio hailing from Grand Rapids, MI. Consisting of Jacob Bullard on vocals and guitar, Jacki Warren on vocals and bass, and Brian "Bud" Voortman on drums, their music is a blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
Inspired by artists such as Sam Evian, Bonny Doon, and Kevin Krauter, Major Murphy's sound is characterized by its indie sensibility and infectious hooks. Their songs have a nostalgic quality that transports listeners to another time while still feeling fresh and contemporary.
With their unique blend of rock and pop influences, Major Murphy has garnered a dedicated following. Their live performances are energetic and captivating, showcasing the band's tight musicianship and undeniable chemistry. Whether you're a fan of indie rock or simply appreciate good music, Major Murphy is an artist you won't want to miss.

Winspear is a record label that specializes in releasing music on various formats including vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital. With a passion for quality sound and an appreciation for physical media, Winspear brings together a diverse roster of talented artists who create music across different genres.

As a label, Winspear is committed to providing music lovers with the opportunity to experience their favorite artists' work in the most authentic way possible. Whether you prefer the warm tones of vinyl or the convenience of digital downloads, Winspear ensures that their releases are available in multiple formats to cater to all preferences.

With an impressive catalog of *artists* spanning various genres such as indie rock, folk, electronic, and more, Winspear has something for every music enthusiast. Their dedication to supporting emerging talent means that you can discover new and exciting sounds from up-and-coming musicians as well as established acts.

For fans of Waxahatchee, Big Thief, Faye Webster and Julia Jacklin. 

Access, the second album by Major Murphy, via Winspear, is an album born out of being at a crossroads. It’s also, without question, an album to blast at an unruly volume to soundtrack an experience one might have standing at that crossroads. It’s remarkably cohesive - a striking relic in an age where ardent and true “album-making” is a fading art form full of heavy rock’n'roll sounds and textured atmospheres fused with pro-idea, hyper-creative jittery warmth. In nine songs, it somehow takes a listener backwards and forwards at once, reckoning with intrinsic anxieties while conceptualizing a fantastical and vibrant happening, soothing in its familia familiar, occasionally childlike tone.

Behind the sturdy and poetic architecture lies a story of new parents, navigating uncertainty and seeking a sense of agency in the new unknown. Throughout Access, songwriter Jacob Bullard recounts memories of teaching his young son to breathe through his nose and laments missing his son and his partner and bandmate Jacki Warren.

On “In the Meantime”, Bullard expresses the timeless anxiety of recent parenthood, written in the wake of the terrifying experience of their son suffering from lead poisoning. While the title track “Access” is as much a personal plea for patience and humility as it is a pep talk for setting the bar high and working hard to ascend. Together with Brian Voortman and Chad Houseman, the Grand Rapids, Michigan four-piece makes a laudable case for pushing forward against a pervasive resistance. 

Access

Music GB

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