Name: Crumbling
Brand: Mid-Air Thief

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPTSR208B

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-01-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

634457121393

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Mid-Air Thief

Genre GB

Electronic

Label GB

Topshelf Records

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Mid-Air Thief is a pseudonymous South Korean folktronica musician. They began their career in 2012 under the stage name Hyoo (휴) and later changed it to Public Morality (공중도덕). Their self-titled debut album, released in 2015, was nominated for Best Modern Rock Album at the 2016 Korean Music Awards. Due to the release of a song called "Public Morality" by rappers Dok2 and The Quiett on Show Me the Money 5, they adopted the stage name Mid-Air Thief.
With an impressive musical journey spanning several years, Mid-Air Thief has captivated audiences with their unique blend of folk and electronica elements. Their debut album showcased their talent and garnered critical acclaim within the music industry.
As an artist who constantly evolves, Mid-Air Thief's ability to seamlessly fuse different genres creates a distinctive sound that sets them apart from others in the industry. With each release, they continue to push boundaries and captivate listeners with their innovative approach to music-making.

Topshelf Records is an American independent record label that was established in Peabody, Massachusetts in 2005. With a strong focus on supporting emerging artists and fostering creativity, the label has become a prominent force in the music industry. Now based in Portland, Oregon, Topshelf Records continues to curate and release innovative music across various genres.

Since its inception, Topshelf Records has been dedicated to providing a platform for talented musicians to showcase their unique sound. The label's commitment to nurturing artists and allowing them creative freedom has resulted in a diverse roster of acts spanning indie rock, emo, punk, and more.

With an impressive catalog of releases from both established acts and up-and-coming talent, Topshelf Records has gained recognition for its high-quality productions and distinct musical offerings. As an influential player in the independent music scene, the label consistently delivers fresh sounds that resonate with listeners worldwide.

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Although sung almost entirely in Korean, Mid-Air Thief's cult-acclaimed album Crumbling exhibits a distinct universality, merging disparate sounds and styles into a cohesive, electronic-infused folk amalgam that tactfully blurs the lines between organic and synthetic. Listeners are led through enrapturing passages of swirling melodies underscored with eloquent plucks, strums, and bursts of bubbly glitches.

Individual phrases drift into one another as if in a dream, cohered by guest vocalist Summer Soul's entrancing hooks and vocal soundscapes. Crumbling is a compelling accomplishment of both composition and production, bending as it does to its unique contours of consonance and dissonance, always resolving to a place of calm and beauty.

Crumbling

Music GB

Discover Crumbling by Mid-Air Thief on vinyl. A distinct universality of electronic-infused folk from Topshelf Records.