Name: Le Kov
Brand: Gwenno

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

HVNLP145C

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Light Blue Coloured Vinyl with Download.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2018-03-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5414940007343

Total Cap

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

HVNLP145

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Extended format: No

5414940003796

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

hvnlp145cd

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Digipack.

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

Artist

Gwenno

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Heavenly Recordings

Gwenno is a British dancer and artist born on 23 May 1981 in Cardiff, Wales, UK. She started her career as a Welsh-Cornish dancer before transitioning into a successful solo artist. One of her notable achievements includes singing in the Cornish language. Her third album, "Le Kov" (2022), was recently shortlisted for the prestigious 2022 Mercury Prize.

Welcome to Heavenly Recordings, the home of innovative and boundary-pushing music. With a rich history spanning several decades, Heavenly has established itself as a leading label in the industry. As the proud ℗ and © rights holder for all Heavenly releases, we strive to bring you exceptional music that pushes the boundaries of creativity and captivates your senses.

Heavenly Recordings is more than just a label; it's a movement. We have been at the forefront of discovering and nurturing talented artists who challenge conventions and redefine genres. Our roster includes some of the most influential names in contemporary music, from indie rock legends to electronic pioneers.

At Heavenly, we believe in giving our artists creative freedom while providing them with unparalleled support and guidance. This approach has resulted in numerous critically acclaimed albums that have left an indelible mark on the music landscape.

Written entirely in Cornish, Le Kov is exploration of the subconscious, the myths and drolls of Cornwall, and the survival of Britain’s lesser known Brythonic language. As one of the language’s few fluent speakers, Gwenno felt a duty to create a document of a living language, explore her identity and the endless creative possibilities of a tongue that has a very small surviving artistic output. She dove deep into research, learning about attempts to protect and progress the language and the role of women throughout Cornish history.

Evoking the music of her childhood – Brenda Wootton, Alan Stivell, BUCCA – along with Broadcast, The United States of America, White Noise and Serge Gainsbourg, Le Kov is shimmering and tarnished, rust mingled with barnacles, moss entwined with weathered rope.

LP - Light Blue Coloured Vinyl with Download.

Le Kov

Music GB

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