Name: Dead Media
Brand: Hefner

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WIA102LP

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Black

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Format multiplier

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

2022-08-26

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Cargo

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5060853700897

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Total Cap

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

WIA102LPC

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Green

Transparent Green

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Extended format: Yes

Indies Only

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

Artist

Hefner

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Where Its At Is Where You Are

Hefner is a British electronic musician and DJ. He was born and raised in Essex, UK, but is currently based in Berlin, Germany.
With his unique blend of electronic beats and captivating melodies, Hefner has gained recognition for his innovative sound. His music reflects his diverse influences and showcases his talent for creating immersive sonic experiences.
Whether performing live or producing tracks in the studio, Hefner's passion for music shines through in every note. His dynamic performances have captivated audiences around the world, earning him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.

Based in London, UK, Where Its At Is Where You Are (WIAIWYA) is a renowned music label that has made a significant impact on the industry. With its wiaiwya-7777777 singles clubs, WIAIWYA released seven 7" singles every year for an impressive span of seven years from 2012 to 2018. The label's dedication to promoting talented artists and delivering exceptional music experiences is evident in their extensive catalog.

One notable milestone in WIAIWYA's journey is the release of A Where It's At Is Where You Are Quadranscentennial. This special project showcases the label's commitment to celebrating their achievements and marking important anniversaries.

With an informative and authoritative tone, WIAIWYA continues to captivate music enthusiasts with their diverse range of releases and unwavering passion for supporting emerging talent.

In their relatively brief lifetime, between 1996 and 2002, Hefner enjoyed an incredibly productive four-album, multi-EP career. Their beautiful, concise, intelligent songs earned a fiercely loyal, cult audience and the long-term support of legendary DJ John Peel, for whom they recorded innumerable sessions. Originally released in 2001, their final album, Dead Media, found Hefner reaching out and taking risks.

Keen to break free of their indie-folk roots, they cocooned themselves in a home studio with broken analogue synthesizers, antique drum machines and battery-powered amplifiers. The band’s naivety and guile produced some curiously engaging music, with frontman Darren Hayman’s precise, economic, poetic dissections of quotidian romance draped over awkward, fuzzy beats: something like Cat Stevens covering Warm Leatherette. Dead Media caused confusion at the time and ultimately lead to the band’s break up.

However, the songs like ‘Junk’, ‘The Night’s Are Long’ and ‘When The Angels Play Their Drum Machines’ are among Hayman’s most adult and affecting essays and stand out among the finest of Hefner’s achievements