Name: 22 Break
Brand: Oh Wonder

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

3852181

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-10-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

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Standard:20

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0602438521814

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

Artist

Oh Wonder

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Island

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As one of the most influential labels in the world, Island Records has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of iconic musicians such as Bob Marley, U2, Amy Winehouse, and Florence + The Machine. Their commitment to artistic integrity and innovation has earned them numerous accolades and recognition within the music industry.

With their unwavering dedication to supporting *artists*, Island Records provides a platform for creative expression and encourages musical diversity. From reggae to rock, pop to hip-hop, their diverse catalogue showcases an array of talented individuals who continue to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.

Oh Wonder is an English alternative pop duo based in London. They gained popularity by sharing their music on Soundcloud, where they released a new original song every month starting from September 1, 2014. The duo wrote, recorded, produced, and mixed each song in their home studio in South-East London. After a year of monthly releases, they compiled these songs along with two unreleased tracks to create their self-titled album.
With their unique approach to releasing music and their captivating sound, Oh Wonder quickly captured the attention of listeners worldwide. Their blend of alternative pop resonates with fans who appreciate heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies.
Their debut album showcases the talent and creativity of this dynamic duo. From introspective ballads to infectious upbeat tracks, Oh Wonder's music invites listeners into a world filled with emotion and authenticity. With each song telling its own story, their self-titled album offers a diverse range of musical experiences that will leave you wanting more.

Oh Wonder are back with a surprise new album (out on Island Records).

By their own design, Oh Wonder have always flown a little below the public radar. Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West have played music together since 2014 and (on the down-low) been romantically involved since 2013. By the time they confirmed their engagement on No One Else Can Wear Your Crown, life was good: then of course the pandemic hit, and a 120-date world tour (plus, it transpired, much more besides) came crashing to the ground. This tumultuous and deeply personal time in their private lives is the subject of Oh Wonder’s fifth studio album, 22 Break. Written autonomously in their home studio, the songs that form it are messages about their true feelings, expressed before they were able to find the words to say to one another. It’s a brutally honest and powerfully beautiful record, and one that lets listeners into the Oh Wonder fold like never before.

22 Break is a portal into such emotional states, and the life-changing, universal breakup themes (loneliness, inadequacy, resentment, fears for the future) as experienced in real-time by one couple in their garden shed. The production is icy, sparse and filled with bloops and bleeps, like a message from the ether is trying to come through - which, in a way, it was. Amidst the darkness, there finally came a glimmer of hope.

22 Break

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