Name: Mellow Moon
Brand: Alfie Templeman

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CCLP12

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Colour

Black

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

140 Gram Vinyl. Housed in Gatefold Sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-05-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5056167168614

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

CCLP12CD

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Digipack.

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Alfie Templeman

Genre GB

Label GB

Chess Club

Alfie Templeman, born on January 26, 2003 in Carlton, Bedfordshire, England, is a talented artist who has taken the music scene by storm. Despite his young age, Alfie's passion for music shines through in his unique sound and captivating performances. With influences ranging from indie rock to funk and soul, he effortlessly blends genres to create a truly original sound. Whether it's his catchy hooks or heartfelt lyrics, Alfie's music resonates with listeners of all ages. Get ready to be swept away by the talent and charisma of this rising star.

Mellow Moon is the debut album from Alfie Templeman - an album that "feels like something of a miracle, landing somewhere between an otherworldly trip and a joy-filled ode to life back on earth". Like all journeys, the change in mood is palpable throughout Mellow Moon, with songs like the nostalgic '3D Feelings' or 'Broken', which is about "all the little wobbles of being a teen and figuring yourself out,” that bristle with the energy of a life being lived again.

There’s nuance in there, too. Candyfloss suggests that life can sometimes appear too good to be true, something Alfie has felt since was a kid. “There’s always a downside to the cool shit,” he says. “Candyfloss is what it all appears to be until you get deeper into it.”

The result is an easily accessible comfort place. Across 14 tracks Alfie closes his eyes and imagines another world, one where he’s at ease and not distracted by life’s many challenges. Inspired by modern influences like Steve Lacy, Khruangbin and Leon Bridges, as well as Alfie’s constant cosmic guide Todd Rundgren, Mellow Moon flows with an ease that belies its difficult creation. "It’s a moment in my life that I want to remember forever. I’ve put so much effort into this and it’s a real experience to listen to.”

Acting as both an intimate diary entry and a communal call to arms, Mellow Moon is Alfie’s most complete work to date and a platform from which he will surely use to propel himself further into the stratosphere. If ever proof were needed that music is a salvation or a transportative force, this is it.

Mellow Moon

Music GB

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