{"title":"Cassia","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian lyricist, composer and musical producer also known as Pino Cassia (Siracusa, June 12, 1920 – Rome, August 15, 1982).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"powerlines","title":"Powerlines","description":"\u003cp\u003eCassia combine indie-pop foundations with main stage-worthy vocal melodies and delicately-crafted guitar work to create a euphoric sound that uplifts from the get-go. Their sun-kissed singles transform even the dreariest of days into a feel-good carnival. In times of adversity, they aim to create positive music in times of adversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMG","offers":[{"title":"Turquoise | 10\"","offer_id":50421059944779,"sku":"1111961","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/87b9486d-4bb3-4340-bdd3-506a15311f7e_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726755461"},{"product_id":"home-soon","title":"Home Soon..","description":"\u003cp\u003eRight on cue for the sun-drenched days and balmy nights, affectionately referred to by their devoted fans as 'Cassia weather,' the three guys from Macclesfield re-emerged in 2023, signaling what can only be described as their most exhilarating chapter yet. It's been well over a year since they unleashed their album,\u003ci\u003e Why You Lacking Energy\u003c\/i\u003e, and once again they crafted the perfect soundtrack for your summer. Brace yourself for cathartic, soul-stirring lyrics woven into an infectious tapestry of uplifting beats as Cassia’s irresistible energy will transport you to a realm where carefree joy knows no bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the first single off the new EP, ‘High Tones’ is an ode to festival season and getting drunk in the blissful chaos, then jumping in the van and driving home with the noise still ringing in your ears. It’s a funky bop of a song complete with a riotous video filmed at London’s famous Rivoli Ballroom. Cassia then returned with ‘whatstheuse’ and ‘Find My Way Around’, evoking reflection on their journey so far and bringing more striking visuals into their world. ‘Whatstheuse’ saw the band return to Cornwall where they busked in their early days, reflecting on their growth, whilst ‘Find My Way Around’ saw the band embody quirky characters in a music video that can only be described as ‘Wes Anderson meets Peep Show’ with an optimistic track that saw their social media channels boom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon after, Cassia’s indie-pop contemporaries Kawala, entered for their new tune ‘Circular Motion’. Cassia and Kawala’s collaboration came about after the two bands met at Barn on the Farm during the summer of 2022, and a couple pints in, the bromance started to blossom. A writing session later, the resulting track is everything you’d come to expect from two of the UK’s most feel-good bands-  rhythmic and understated with bright toplines and harmonies, working together in synergy for a track that is an instant classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e ‘Circular Motion’ was the fourth piece of Cassia’s eclectic new puzzle and a key element of the ‘Home Soon…’ EP. A sonic collage of their recent expeditions to new writing locations and experiences with new collaborators, the EP artwork is based upon an everyday fridge that you would find in a busy kitchen, covered in magnets, postcards, pictures and anything fun collected over time giving insight into the bands touring life, travels and where the EP songs were written. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cassia","offers":[{"title":"White LP | Signed Copy","offer_id":50432057344331,"sku":"2166781","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CASSIA_-_HOME_SOON.._-_C5_-_PACKSHOT_f8c9e374_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726862622"},{"product_id":"why-you-lacking-energy","title":"Why You Lacking Energy?","description":"\u003cp\u003eCassia find escapism in bright, blissful melodies, but beneath the surface is a deep well of introspection. 2022 brings \u003ci\u003eWhy You Lacking Energy?\u003c\/i\u003e, the trio's vivid follow up to the 2019 album \u003ci\u003eReplica\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom lush, spacious piano ballads to crisp, synth-driven anthems, the self-produced record digs into the tension in Cassia's music: these are songs that feel like living in the moment, but are caught up in thoughts of the past and anxieties for the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe soaring new single Motions \"feels like sand slipping through your fingers,\" they say, \"and that wave of relief when you realise you're not alone.\" Empowering for the band as much as their listeners, Cassia make songs that turn fears into fuel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMG","offers":[{"title":"Yellow | LP","offer_id":50459009712459,"sku":"1148094","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/19b1cd05-e953-4d5c-a14c-261ea5217f8b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727216245"},{"product_id":"magnifier-ep","title":"Magnifier EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCassia make music to take control of their emotions. When the Macclesfield trio (Rob Ellis - lead vocals \/ guitar, Lou Cotterill - bass and Jake Leff - drums) first formed, they used song writing to embellish reality, covering up dull days with colourful tunes. Now they're crafting powerful, intentional songs that cut straight to the heart: drifting through their daydreams and daily anxieties as if in real time, giving space to doubts, fears and self-reflection. The result is empowering, for the band as much as the listener. The last twelve months have been a time of deep introspection for the trio, who have been holed up together in Berlin, living, writing and recording in the same house. Stranded far from their loved ones, and with their joyful live shows on hold, they've playfully dubbed it 'Casa de Cassia'. The stillness and focus is worlds apart from their life as a band until now. In their airy top-floor studio, dislocated from all that's familiar, Cassia have found real fulfilment in writing about the every-day: no more covering up. \u003ci\u003eMagnifier,\u003c\/i\u003e and its sister record, February's \u003ci\u003ePowerlines\u003c\/i\u003e EP, are the first releases that Cassia have made, start to finish, without anyone else in the room. \"We've worked with amazing engineers and producers in the past,\" acknowledges Rob, \"but this time it feels entirely ours. It sounds exactly how we want it to sound.\" Stay tuned for more new music and information on its release to follow. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BMG","offers":[{"title":"Orange | 10\"","offer_id":50490286014795,"sku":"1125189","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/eb9c4bbc-214b-40d9-a1f1-83fc8ba0adc5_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1727657228"},{"product_id":"everyone-outside","title":"everyone, outside","description":"\u003cp\u003eCassia marks a bold new chapter with their album \u003cem\u003eEveryone, Outside\u003c\/em\u003e. The band recently served up a tropical-tinged first offering in \"\u003cem\u003eheat\u003c\/em\u003e\" and today they present a superb Round Two with the stomping, insatiable, hook-laden new single \"\u003cem\u003efriends\u003c\/em\u003e\". Cassia's sound takes new heights with this album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten fresh off the back of two years of relentless touring, the band channeled every ounce of their renowned live energy into the album. They returned to a studio they built themselves in Macclesfield, after creating their previous album in Berlin. The journey provided an added twist, recording the majority of tracks live on TikTok, giving fans a unique, inclusive experience to be part of the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s title is a metaphor for embracing your truest self and reflection of a band who are at their happiest outside. It’s a message that speaks to the idea of reconnecting with nature and Britain’s finest summers. Frontman Rob explains, “That title, ‘everyone, outside’ started as a song about how weird it is that we stay inside all the time when being out in nature always makes us feel better. Over time, it came to mean more than that - like a metaphor for being your truest, most natural self, unburdened, like when no one’s watching.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing influences from a host of genres and cultures, \u003cem\u003eEveryone, Outside\u003c\/em\u003e reveals Cassia's venn diagram of global sounds and intimate storytelling. A trip to Mexico during the writing process injected the record with a new energy, while their time spent in their new space back home gave the band a freedom to try new instruments, new sounds, acquire new tools to hone their production skills - and to simply have fun and explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The time we spent in Berlin taught us so much, but coming back home to Macclesfield allowed us to really focus on making something that felt like it came from us. No distractions, just pure creativity,” says drummer Jacob Leff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCassia's rise has been impressive, from their early days busking the streets of Cornwall to playing major festivals, touring the world and receiving critical acclaim from BBC Radio 1, Radio X, The Independent, Rolling Stone UK, Clash \u0026amp; many more. The band has carved out a unique niche. Their sound, influenced by the African music Rob’s father introduced him to, combined with the indie heritage of nearby Manchester, combines the positivity of bands like Foals and Vampire Weekend, with the jazz-tinged afrobeats of Fela Kuti and Ebo Taylor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Love Sundays","offers":[{"title":"LP - Blue","offer_id":51269184880971,"sku":"2501409","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/CASSIA07VINYLLIMITED_Cassia-everyone_outside_Limitededitionbluevinyl_-1LP_1_ca34cf81-5a46-44f8-90bb-9ca846f48cfd.jpg?v=1752297190"},{"product_id":"lemon-gelato","title":"Lemon Gelato","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCassia return with \u003cem\u003eLemon Gelato\u003c\/em\u003e. T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etle track blends Cassia’s signature synth-driven, globally influenced sound with more introspective lyrics. Built on a looping guitar motif and steady percussion, it expands with layered synths and vocals to create a reflective, summery mood. The track centers on a relationship at a crossroads, balancing nostalgic warmth with emotional uncertainty. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the band explain; “Lemon Gelato is about breaking the loop - trying to move on and leave an old part of you behind, even if you’re not sure you’re ready to. It’s like a woozy rumination about that push and pull when someone drifts in and out of your life, leaving everything feeling exposed, uncertain, and a bit surreal.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten in Berlin, the album itself is a melting pot of themes about identity and growth, wrapped up in the perfect alt-summer soundtrack. An emotional tension runs throughout, balanced by the band’s innate sense of escapism, creating a collection that feels both deeply personal and transportive. It came together rapidly following the band’s everyone, outside tour, with a surge of inspiration leading them into a prolific creative state. Cassia approached this project with a fresh creative process, leaning heavily on instinct and intuition. They experimented with texture, embracing imperfections and human moments, then sampling and reshaping them into fully realised songs. 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