{"title":"Mildred Maude","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree guys from Cornwall, under the name of Mildred Maude:\r\nMatt Ashdown (guitar), Lee Wade (bass), Louie Newlands (drums). \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sleepover","title":"Sleepover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMildred Maude\u003c\/strong\u003e is a band consisting of Matt Ashdown on guitar, Lee Wade on bass, and Louie Newlands on drums, hailing from Cornwall. The band is named after one of their grandmas and their music is described as improvised noise that balances on the edge of chaos while still being incredibly beautiful, reminiscent of a mix between Sonic Youth and Slowdive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir second album, \u003cem\u003eSleepover\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases influences from bands like Stereolab, Can, Butthole Surfers, Yo La Tengo, and Sun Ra. Three out of the four tracks on the album are over 10 minutes long. The album features tracks like \"\u003cem\u003eTrevena\u003c\/em\u003e,\" \"\u003cem\u003eElliott’s Floor\u003c\/em\u003e,\" which transitions into My Bloody Valentine’s \"\u003cem\u003eOnly Shallow\u003c\/em\u003e,\" and \"\u003cem\u003eGlen Plays Moses\u003c\/em\u003e,\" which is described as epic in every way. The outlier on the album is \"\u003cem\u003eChemo Brain\u003c\/em\u003e,\" a Fugazi-esque track named after a side-effect of bassist Lee’s cancer treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album artwork for \u003cem\u003eSleepover\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by bassist Lee's cancer treatment, featuring a molecular model of cyclophosphamide, one of the drugs he received. \u003cstrong\u003eMildred Maude\u003c\/strong\u003e takes a DIY approach to their music, finding their own path in Cornwall where they feel more connected to the 1990s scene of Aphex Twin, Luke Vibert, and the Rephlex Records crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGuitarist Matt draws inspiration from historic places of worship in Cornwall, such as St Just Church and Gwennap Pit in Redruth, imagining these spaces during their live shows. The band aims to create a sense of togetherness during their performances, reminiscent of the medieval Miracle Plays that once took place in the Duchy. The new album is set to be released on Sonic Cathedral.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonic Cathedral","offers":[{"title":"Green | LP","offer_id":50417487118667,"sku":"1130546","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50417486922059,"sku":"1130544","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/9111e244-a746-45b4-9723-b91915632f82_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726730955"},{"product_id":"microclimates-ep","title":"Microclimates EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis brand new EP from the Cornish improv noise \/ post-rock \/ shoegaze trio is their first release since their acclaimed second album \u003ci\u003eSleepover\u003c\/i\u003e, which came out at the end of 2021. It features two long tracks and vocals from their Sonic Cathedral bandmate Lorena Quintanilla from Lorelle Meets The Obsolete. “One of our recording sessions resulted in a couple of tracks that had a very different energy to what we’ve recorded to date because there was less of a motif-based approach to them, which made them kind of scenic,” explains Mildred Maude guitarist Matt Ashdown. “We felt like they were the best opportunity we’ve had for doing a collaboration. We’ve played a few shows with Lorelle Meets the Obsolete and really clicked – we love what she does in that band and also as J. Zunz – so we asked her to do both tracks. It feels completely right – a natural pairing.” “I love collaborations and this one was really special,” adds Lorena. “I feel honoured to be part of this EP. I always enjoy seeing Mildred Maude, I feel that one can grasp eternity during their sets. With ‘Half The Sky’, the vocal melody and lyrics came out immediately, I felt like I was in a room jamming with them and everything was slowly flowing and growing. As for ‘Shifting’, it was another story. It is such a beautiful song and I didn't want to mess it up. They liked one of the takes I sent, so I kept on that track for the first part and for the end I looped vocals on my DL4.” “Vocals change everything and give it a different air of completeness, but Lorena understands our music so she was able to maintain its looseness,” concludes Matt. “We’re stunned by what Lorena has done; she’s given both tracks a different life.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonic Cathedral","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":50426461487435,"sku":"2054244","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/mildred_maude_microclimates_SCR244_front_ff527e82_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726810528"},{"product_id":"cpa-i-iii","title":"CPA I-III","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Cornish improv noise \/ post-rock \/ shoegaze band’s cult classic debut, remastered and re-edited by Slowdive’s Simon Scott and available on vinyl for the first time since its release back in 2017, with original copies (released via The Weird Beard) now changing hands for triple figures. The three tracks that make up the album were recorded live, in one take. They are presented as captured snippets of the one song the band used to play, the continually existing and evolving ‘CPA’ (Cosmic Pink Alignment). It formed the blueprint for their unique mix of Sonic Youth squall and Slowdive-style beauty, which was later heard on 2021’s acclaimed debut for Sonic Cathedral, \u003ci\u003eSleepover.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“People have told us they aren’t able to get a copy of the album, so a reissue was a good opportunity for us to re-look at it having learnt a bit more about the mastering process when we did Sleepover,” says guitarist Matt Ashdown. “Simon also mastered that, so we really trusted him and didn’t give him a brief – he knows we like to squeeze out as much low end as possible, which is why there is also a new cut; more low end means less space on the vinyl.” Simon’s magic touch has really elevated this stunning record, making it sound bigger, bolder and better than ever. “His mastering has made it feel more live and even more raw,” agrees Matt. “That is really important to us – it’s our essence.” \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sonic Cathedral","offers":[{"title":"Pink LP","offer_id":50484156629323,"sku":"2054245","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/mildred_maude_SCR196_front_d86ba677_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727583026"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_71d7775e_thumbnail_4096_6cc8a8da-2b69-424e-8946-dfa74a0673b4.jpg?v=1726730911","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/mildred-maude.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}