Talking Flowers - David Kitt - Jodie Langford
Rama Lama Records proudly welcomes Talking Flowers to the label family. The moniker of Malmö musician Astrid Lagerstedt has been on our radar since 2021’s debut single and we’re happy to announce that her next release, the double single ‘Storytelling’ is released through us today on March 21st.
Playful and multilayered psychedelic synthesisers meets Astrid’s dreamy and mesmerising voice and creates an equally haunting and captivating soundscape that gives the listener a feeling of entering a Twin Peaks-esque world that is both frightening and alluring at the same time. The world of Talking Flowers is a world one often wishes that the real one would be a bit more like, a world of mystery and excitement and a lot less grey and beige colours.
Astrid “draws inspiration from the 60s, both when it comes to songwriting and recording techniques”, something that is obvious both on the debut release and the new Storytelling double single. She describes the new release this way:
“When we recorded Storytelling and Bedroom Wall I was listening a lot to Margo Guryan, and we were aiming for that kind of sound in the production. Although as usual I couldn’t keep away from the synths, so it might have ended up in a more futuristic version of the 1960’s.”
Storytelling and Bedroom Wall are recorded in the legendary Tambourine Studios in Malmö (bob hund, The Cardigans etc.) and produced by Joar Sylvan. The double single is out March 21st on all digital platforms via Rama Lama Records (Melby, Steve Buscemi’s Dreamy Eyes, Wy, Guds Pengar, Chez Ali, Kluster B etc.).
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A breezy blend of plodding, percussive drums and swirling vocal harmonies, “Wave of Peace” sees David Kitt joined by three special guests: Dylan Lynch of Dublin alt-pop band Soda Blonde on drums, and Katie Kim and Margie Jean Lewis on vocals.
Following the release of earlier singles “Wishing Well”, "Till The End” and “Balances”, the new track is taken from the artist’s forthcoming album ‘Idiot Check’ — set to land on 31 March via RE:WARM.
Kitt’s ninth studio album to-date, ‘Idiot Check’ sees the artist tap into a diverse range of influences once more, emerging as an ambient and atmospheric record that puts an eclectic experimental spin on traditional folk music.
A unique and sincere songwriter with an expert ability to meld inspirations, eras, and sounds, Kitt’s music glimmers with a sense of timelessness well-earned after over 20 years immersed in music.
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Having built on the success of her debut ‘lockdown’ release I Miss It, with singles TV Or Not TV, How It Is & Disturbed, Northern wordsmith Jodie Langford kicks off 2023 with her debut EP Chaos Of Time – 6 tracks that explore the complexities of human feelings like obsession, heartbreak, fear, anger, despair & nostalgia, but still have the ability to ignite a dancefloor with instantly catchy hooks. The EP was produced by Hull’s “King of Electro” Endoflevelbaddie – a creative relationship that Jodie describes as an ‘absolute dream’, citing the producer’s ability to transform a simple piece of lyricism into an evocative & theatrical piece of music, as one of their many talents.
Title track Chaos Of Time with its infectious electro-club beat, lyrically encapsulates the state of worry & overthinking we can all trap ourselves in sometimes. “Its incessant nature is inspired by Underworld’s Born Slippy” says Jodie “& like the 90s banger, I wanted it to feel like a stream of consciousness with an unsettling undertone to it”.
Describing herself as unapologetically Northern, passionate wordsmith Jodie Langford began writing & performing at The Warren Youth Centre when she was 16 – but it was after a chance remix by Endoflevelbaddie of her track Wet Newspaper Wishes for the 3 Minute Heroes project, that the 2 began working closely together. Now writing & performing as a team for the past 2 years, Jodie’s presence on stage is totally electric, performing with a furious purpose & always getting the crowd to sing along to her trademark hooks.
Citing Loyle Carner, Keaton Henson, Mac DeMarco, Fontaines DC & Slow Thai as recent points of inspiration, Jodie feels the EP has given her the opportunity to release tracks that come from a much more personal place than her previous output. “They might not be anthems” she says “but they are close to my heart & very special to me. Being released as a collection of songs, I’d like to think they may end up being special to someone else too”.
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