{"title":"Dean Wareham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDean Wareham is a highly acclaimed musician and songwriter known for his contributions to the indie rock scene. With a career spanning several decades, Wareham has been involved in various musical projects including Damon \u0026amp; Naomi, Dean \u0026amp; Britta, and Luna. He is also recognized for his collaborations with artists such as Britta Phillips and Cheval Sombre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWareham's music draws inspiration from diverse genres, combining elements of dream pop, shoegaze, and alternative rock. His distinctive vocals and introspective lyrics have captivated audiences worldwide. Influenced by bands like Galaxie 500 and The Feelies, Wareham has carved out a unique sound that resonates with listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Wareham has released numerous critically acclaimed albums both as a solo artist and with his various bands. His discography includes standout records like \"Penthouse\" by Luna and \"L'Avventura\" by Dean \u0026amp; Britta. With an extensive catalog of music to explore, fans can immerse themselves in Wareham's evocative melodies and thought-provoking storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"emancipated-hearts","title":"Emancipated Hearts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first ever solo album from Dean Wareham (Galaxie 500, Luna, Dean \u0026amp; Britta). 'Emancipated Hearts' is a downbeat collection that suggests Galaxie 500 playing bucolic folk-rock. As if to underline this comparison, there's a cover of The Incredible String Band's 'Air.' Before this almost light-hearted conclusion, however, the album explores much darker territory, something that is evident from just the titles of the songs. It's no so much political as politicised, as Dean explains: \"Each of these songs started with a line or phrase I borrowed from a poem or film or newspaper headline. The idea is you steal a line and then build your own song around it...\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonic Cathedral","offers":[{"title":"10\"","offer_id":50452324286795,"sku":"368393","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9faadfeb-5e72-43d2-9514-439aa446b7c0_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727147210"},{"product_id":"i-have-nothing-to-say-to-the-mayor","title":"I Have Nothing To Say To The Mayor","description":"\u003cp\u003eDean Wareham (Galaxie 500, Luna) returns with his first new songs in seven years, a politically-minded collection of indie guitar beauty. Produced by Jason Quever (Beach House, Cass McCombs). Eight songs by Wareham, plus covers of \"Duchess\" by Scott Walker and \"Under Skys\" by obscure Massachusetts late-60s band Lazy Smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Double Feature","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50509426884939,"sku":"1133894","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/43a4345c-d361-4631-ae5b-35388189e739_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727865047"},{"product_id":"live-at-st-pancras-old-church-london-december-2013","title":"Live at St Pancras Old Church London December 2013","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special 10th anniversary vinyl version of this classic Dean Wareham live album, recorded over two nights in London back in December 2013 and featuring a mix of songs by Galaxie 500 and Luna as well as solo material. It is pressed on double red and green vinyl, with the 12 tracks spread across three sides and a screen-printed fourth side. The recordings were mixed by Britta Phillips and have been remastered especially for this release by Mikey Young (of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Total Control and others). The new artwork by Marc Jones includes a printed insert featuring photos from the shows, which almost didn’t happen at all after Dean and his band got stuck on a train between Manchester and London.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We left Piccadilly Station at 12:15 but stopped rolling after just 20 minutes,” he recalls. “A voice informed us that a tree had fallen on the track somewhere up ahead, and this tree was on fire. We sat there for a couple of hours and started to think about alternate ways to get down to London, someone sent out a plea on Twitter and one kind fan did offer to drive us, if only there was a way to get off the train. But at around 3 o’clock the train lurched forward at last, we made it to Euston and cabbed it straight to St Pancras Old Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I’m not a believer but there’s something special about playing in churches, especially one that dates to the 12th century; the cavernous spaces and wooden pews make you speak softly and play quietly too – if you play too loud the sounds will just bounce all over the place. And the engineer doesn’t need to add reverb to your vocals – it is there already.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Nat from Sonic Cathedral promoted the shows and had the presence of mind to record them to multi-tracks, and I’m so glad he did. When we got back to Los Angeles, Britta mixed the live tracks, and the result is this record.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonic Cathedral","offers":[{"title":"Red LPx2","offer_id":50525370417483,"sku":"2166620","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/aa4965fd-01ad-61ed-a872-70d8822d3b59_96e2750f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728032618"},{"product_id":"thats-the-price-of-loving-me","title":"That's The Price of Loving Me","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat’s the Price of Loving Me\u003c\/i\u003e marks Dean Wareham’s (Galaxie 500, Luna, Dean and Britta, ) evocative return, rekindling his partnership with producer Kramer for the first time since Galaxie 500's \u003ci\u003eThis Is Our Music\u003c\/i\u003e in 1990.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Recorded in six days in Los Angeles, the album is steeped in lush, haunting soundscapes, driven by Wareham's signature reverb-soaked guitars and melancholic, dreamlike vocals. Britta Phillips joins on bass and harmonies, while Gabe Noel’s cello adds depth and tension. “Two takes yield more treasure than twenty,” notes longtime friend Matt Fishbeck, as Kramer's insistence on spontaneity infuses the project with raw immediacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThematically, Wareham delves into the poetry of memory, set against a backdrop of wistful nostalgia and existential reflection. \"Songs are in dialogue with other songs\" Fishbeck writes. The lead single, “We’re Not Finished Yet,” is a playful, introspective meditation where Wareham drops his own name while relishing the tactile joy of the guitar. “You Were the Ones I Had to Betray” unfolds like a somber narrative, underpinned by Noel’s cello and crowned with a haunting bass harmonica by Kramer, encapsulating the emotional ambivalence of friendship and loyalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThat’s the Price of Loving Me\u003c\/i\u003e pulses with conga rhythms and Kramer’s vintage Moog, capturing Wareham’s musings on the life of a performer and the sacrifices it demands. Fishbeck describes “The Mystery Guest”  as \"an acrostic poem\" and concludes by saying \"We're not finished yet.\" 'Loving Me' also includes two covers, Mayo Thompson's 'Dear Betty Baby' and Nico's 'Reich der Träume.' The latter highlights his love for blending history and homage, sung entirely in German for a chillingly authentic touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDean returns with his fourth solo album and his first album for Carpark Records. Inspired by the past yet resonant in its present-day relevance, the album’s sonic palette is reminiscent of Galaxie 500’s dream-pop roots, tempered with the matured introspection of Wareham’s later works. “Dean traffics in memory,” writes Fishbeck, reflecting on the record’s seamless blend of intimate recollections and catchy hooks. The result is a cohesive work encapsulating the duality of Wareham’s career: haunted by the past, yet steadfastly pushing forward. As Fishbeck poignantly puts it, “Imagination is nothing but the working over of what is remembered.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carpark","offers":[{"title":"LP - Clear \/ Signed","offer_id":51065815040331,"sku":"2242066","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":51065814221131,"sku":"2238590","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP - Clear","offer_id":51542356787531,"sku":"R3220-4639","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP - Desert Haze Tan","offer_id":51996271018315,"sku":"R3220-5742","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Thats_the_Price_of_Loving_Me_e57a175a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1736428745"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_501dd95c_thumbnail_4096_d8b02fa7-4db2-41b2-96bd-db704a0fff4a.jpg?v=1727147194","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/dean-wareham.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}