Name: Something Shines
Brand: Laetitia Sadier

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Bonus disc: No

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dc605cd

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2014-09-22

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

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Standard:20

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0781484060529

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

Artist

Laetitia Sadier

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Drag City

Drag City is a renowned music label that was founded by Dan Koretzky and Dan Osborn. With an impressive roster of artists, Drag City has established itself as a leading force in the music industry. Known for their diverse range of genres, the label has consistently released groundbreaking and influential albums. From indie rock to experimental folk, Drag City continues to push boundaries and nurture innovative talent.

Since its inception, Drag City has been dedicated to supporting artists who defy conventions and create unique sounds. The label's commitment to artistic freedom has allowed musicians to explore their creativity without limitations. This approach has resulted in a catalog of critically acclaimed albums that have resonated with audiences worldwide.

With an unwavering focus on quality over quantity, Drag City carefully curates its releases, ensuring each album receives the attention it deserves. Their meticulous attention to detail extends beyond the music itself, with beautifully designed album artwork and packaging that enhance the overall listening experience.

Lætitia Sadier is a French musician, best known for founding the London-based avant-pop band with her former partner whom she'd met singing backing vocals for another artist. She is also a co-founder of another musical group. In 1996, while Stereolab was still active, she formed the side project. In 2009 - the same year Stereolab became inactive - she ended the Monade project and began to perform solo work under her own name; her current band is known as the . She has frequently performed guest vocals and collaborations with other artists. She is also a member of , singing and playing bass.

Former Stereolab chanteuse Laetitia Sadier hasn't released a new record since her 2012 solo LP, 'Silencio', but now comes her third solo album, titled 'Something Shines'. Even in the face of realities that continue to cripple so many in the name of so few, 'Something Shines' consistently elevates itself, addressing its audience with lyrical confidence and intimacy and an arcing musicality that allows it to go to the hearts and minds of every listener. The production is relaxed and expert; Laetitia's choices fit the breathing quality of the songs and wear their arrangements easily. The many tiny details within the sound scope of 'Something Shines' reflect the lives that hang in the balance between the issues, lives that are often too small to see yet contribute to the world as a whole.

Something Shines

Music GB