Name: Erik
Brand: Flowers

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SISLR248

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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

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-12-04

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

'749846024879

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Total Cap

1 / 7" / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Flowers

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Slumberland

Flowers is an English studio musician born on May 19, 1938, in Isleworth, Middlesex. He specializes in bass guitar, double-bass, and tuba. Flowers gained prominence through his performances with David Bowie, Elton John, and later Lou Reed. His iconic bass opens Reed's "Walk On The Wild Side" and underpins Bowie's "Space Oddity" as well as Harry Nilsson's song "Jump Into The Fire." In 1969, Flowers co-founded the group Blue Mink and was a member of CCS and a mid-1970s line-up of T. Rex. In 1979 he became a co-founder of the band Sky.

Since the early 1990s when Sky disbanded, Flowers has dedicated most of his time to playing jazz. Alongside his music career, he works as a bass guitar teacher and leads 'rockshops' at schools where he helps children create and perform their own songs while covering various others. Notably, Flowers composed the novelty hit "Grandad" for Clive Dunn.

For fans of Flowers' unique style and sound, similar artists worth exploring include Skyhooks, The Black Sorrows, Richard Clapton, Models, Baby Animals,Mondo Rock Choirboys Johnny Diesel &amp; The Injectors Daddy Cool Noiseworks 1927 Australian Crawl Daryl Braithwaite Sunnyboys Mi-Sex Stevie Wright Boom Crash

Slumberland is a US record label based in Oakland, CA. Founded by Mike Schulman, it has become a prominent force in the indie music scene since its inception. With a focus on *alternative* and *indie rock* genres, Slumberland has consistently released groundbreaking and influential albums.

Since its establishment, Slumberland has been dedicated to discovering and nurturing talented artists. The label's roster includes some of the most exciting names in contemporary music, such as *The Pains of Being Pure at Heart*, *Frankie Rose*, and *The Wake*. These artists have helped shape the sound of modern indie rock and have garnered critical acclaim for their innovative approaches.

With an extensive catalog spanning over several decades, Slumberland continues to release exceptional music that resonates with fans worldwide. Whether you're searching for dreamy pop melodies or raw punk energy, this label offers a diverse range of sounds that will captivate any listener. Explore the world of Slumberland and discover your new favorite artist today!

Formed in London in 2012, Flowers have released two albums and an increasingly assured string of singles of beautiful, effecting pop with echoes of C86 indie, post-punk pop, shoegaze, 90s 4AD and even early Slumberland Records. Far more than just a sum of their influences, they've dazzled pop fans around the world with their distinctively spiky songs and Rachel Kennedy's thrilling, ethereal vocals. Erik is their contribution to Slumberland's SLR30 Singles Series and their first single since 2017. Written about their wayward pet hamster, it's a lovely tune that wouldn't sound out of place on a Belly or Breeders record, a prime piece of the grungy, fuzzy pop that Flowers are so expert at creating. On the flip, Candour is deeper and slower, recalling early SLR groups like Black Tambourine and Henry's Dress, a connection that makes their participation in the singles series all the more appropriate.

Erik

Music GB