{"title":"Art Block","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-basement-ep","title":"The Basement EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Basement EP produced by Ian Barter, Amy Winehouse's former guitarist and musical director contains four unique alt-folk songs by local East London singer-songwriter, Art Block. Ian recently produced an album which reached number 4 in the UK chart and has worked with artists such as Hannah Grace, Allman Brown, Paloma Faith and many others. The EP comes in limited edition 12\" 180g beautiful transparent violet vinyl pressed by Packaged Sounds with stunning art deco style artwork by Belle Illustration. Fast becoming a collector's item, it has received sparkling reviews by US Tiktok vinyl aficionados and has been curated by the sound archives of the British Library as well as reaching a quarter of a million worldwide streams on Spotify and featuring on major playlists such as Mahogany. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe title song \"The Basement\" fuses old Roland TR-808 beats, subtle soft synths with Fender stratocaster electric guitar riffs and Art's tender vocal lines creating a truly original soundscape. \"Teardrop\" is a classic ballad that develops from a grand piano sample recorded at the legendary Hackney studio The Premises, to a fully fledged electric guitar, electronic beats and synth pads merging together. \"The Sea\" is a more folky ditty inspired by the Norfolk coast and the North Sea in particular featuring a vocal reminiscent of Leonard Cohen. Lastly \"Heart and Soul\" a mostly acoustic song featuring Barter on backing vocals and accordion, with synths, acoustic guitar and accordion intermingling to reach a majestic conclusion to this magnificent EP mixing electronic sounds with more traditional folk. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Block","offers":[{"title":"Violet | 12\"","offer_id":50426520994123,"sku":"1151796","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50426520863051,"sku":"1151795","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a28936ae-3f39-4b72-aab1-192d575f78b1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726811947"},{"product_id":"stones-and-fire","title":"Stones And Fire","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndie singer-songwriter Art Block with the vinyl version of his highly anticipated debut album, \u003ci\u003eStones and Fire. \u003c\/i\u003eThis emotionally charged and introspective collection marks a significant milestone in Art Block's burgeoning career, showcasing his evolution as a musician and storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStones and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a striking introduction to Art Block’s artistry, featuring nine tracks that delve deep into the human experience. The album weaves together a rich tapestry of sound, blending indie, folk, and alternative rock to create a sonic landscape that is both haunting and evocative. From themes of love and loss to redemption and self-discovery, each song is a carefully crafted narrative that invites listeners on a personal journey through Art Block’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe album’s first single, “The Basement,” serves as a powerful entry point, with its melancholic yet compelling instrumentation, produced by Ian Barter (Amy Winehouse\/Paloma Faith). Other standout tracks include “Saviour,” which explores the power of human resilience, and the title track “Stones and Fire,” a delicate Beatlesque piano led ballad with beautiful string arrangements by Jay Chakravorty performed by virtuoso cellist Jo Quail and mixed by Mercury Music Prize winning engineer, Shuta Shinoda, that linger in the mind long after the music fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArt Block’s debut album is already generating buzz for its raw emotional depth and distinctive sound. With \u003ci\u003eStones and Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, he establishes himself as a new and authentic voice in the indie music scene, pushing boundaries while staying true to his roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Creating Stones and Fire was a deeply personal experience,” says Art Block. “I wanted to produce something that feels both timeless and resonant, something that listeners can connect with on a meaningful level. 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Rhythmic dynamism is provided by drummer Raphael Bouchara with beautiful mixing by Wheeliemix. Production is warm and detailed, recorded across Super Symmetry Studios and The Premises in London and mastered by Justin Weis from Trakworx in San Francisco. The result is an album that feels reflective and heartfelt — rooted in traditional songwriting craft but enriched with layered sonic colour and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Art Block","offers":[{"title":"LP - Orange","offer_id":56215578116427,"sku":"R9893-0172","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/2000x2000bb_819a397e-8b1c-4be1-b54d-2c2bd59806a2.jpg?v=1767377482"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/art-block.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}