{"title":"Holiday Ghosts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHoliday Ghosts is a talented band based in Falmouth, England. Comprised of Samuel Stacpoole, Katja Rackin, Ben Nightingale, and Morgan Lloyd-Mathews, they bring their unique sound to the music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their roots on the south coast of England, Holiday Ghosts infuse their music with a blend of indie rock and punk influences. Their catchy melodies and energetic performances have captivated audiences across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Stacpoole's powerful vocals, combined with Katja Rackin's dynamic guitar playing, create a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh. Ben Nightingale's skillful bass lines and Morgan Lloyd-Mathews' tight drumming provide a solid foundation for their infectious tunes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"coat-of-arms-5","title":"Coat of Arms","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing-up their acclaimed 2023 \u003cem\u003eAbsolute Reality\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHoliday Ghosts\u003c\/strong\u003e release their stunning 5th album \u003cem\u003eCoat Of Arms\u003c\/em\u003e – the group’s latest material signals a new phase in their development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe record captures several facets within their musical output; powerful, gut-punch punky garage rock; classic jangly indie pop; songs of protest and resistance, and songs that resonate emotion and introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn \"\u003cem\u003eBig Congratulations\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eCoat of Arms\u003c\/em\u003e\" they sound as instant and lovable as Veronica Falls whilst \"\u003cem\u003eEnergy\u003c\/em\u003e\" shuffles with upbeat joy. 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The result is unadulterated and unclean, unabashed and uncom- promised. Through their love of artists such as The Kinks, Alex Chilton and The Nerves or any other artist who spends less time with the polishing cloth and more time with the power shower, Holiday Ghosts make music with a lean and primitive rock n roll spirit. Drums are stripped naked to the point of metronome status and no stomp boxes, nor cahons or didgeridoos are found to obscure the energy of guitars at their rawest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stories of landlords, steady jobs, wrong turns, short straws, sunny moods and city life, Kat and Sam share lead vocals alongside returning band-mate and song writer, Charlie Murphy, and a host of other musicians from Falmouth, Cornwall where the band began. Two albums in with Punk Slime Records and a casually bandcamped EP, Holiday Ghosts are back with their 3rd full length - North Street Air on FatCat Records (May 2021) - 12 songs of love, hate and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fat Cat","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50499100344651,"sku":"1114171","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/736e885e-5a1f-461b-bb48-8f21f3a544a2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727767975"},{"product_id":"absolute-reality","title":"Absolute Reality","description":"\u003cp\u003eArriving hot on the heels of acclaimed 2022 EP ‘Credit Note’, \u003ci\u003eAbsolute\nReality\u003c\/i\u003e tackles different themes of social commentary, with fiery lyrics and\nhard picked guitars, holding both honest confessions and tall tales, lived\nstories and movie-like landscapes. Showcasing the noise and texture that\nHoliday Ghosts love from the New York punk scene and New Wave era,\n‘Vulture’ cements their flourishing status within the alt-rock scene and lays\ndown a real marker ahead of their spring LP release.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetween their last album \u003ci\u003eNorth Street Air\u003c\/i\u003e, to the present day of \u003ci\u003eAbsolute\nReality\u003c\/i\u003e, the HG’s have rocked iconic stages throughout the UK and Europe,\nwith notable accomplished slots at the likes of Latitude Festival and Left Of\nThe Dial, as well as support tours alongside acts including Black Lips, Bodega\nand The Bug Club. 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