{"title":"Orlando Weeks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrlando Weeks is a talented artist who studied illustration at Brighton University. He gained recognition as the frontman of the acclaimed band The Maccabees before they disbanded. In September 2017, he released his debut book 'The Gritterman' along with an accompanying album. With his unique blend of music and storytelling, Orlando has captivated audiences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis musical style draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists including Bess Atwell, Katy J Pearson, Willie J Healey, and many more. Orlando's ability to create heartfelt and introspective songs sets him apart from other musicians in the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a fan of thought-provoking lyrics and melodic compositions, *Orlando Weeks* is an artist you don't want to miss. Experience his captivating storytelling through his music and immerse yourself in the world he creates.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hop-up","title":"Hop Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrlando Weeks releases his highly anticipated sophomore solo album; \u003ci\u003eHop Up produced by Bullion\u003c\/i\u003e. Featuring inspiring contributions from Katy J Pearson, Willie J Healey and Ben Reed (best known as part of Frank Ocean’s live band, he also played bass on the seminal \u003ci\u003eBlonde\u003c\/i\u003e album ). Arriving in the wake of his critically acclaimed debut solo album \u003ci\u003eA Quickening\u003c\/i\u003e, Week’s latest record once again leans into themes of new life and parenthood, but whereas his previous work catalogued the emotions, expectations and anxieties that accompany imminent parenthood, \u003ci\u003eHop Up\u003c\/i\u003e is an altogether more joyous and life affirming statement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIAS","offers":[{"title":"Blue LP","offer_id":50402312323403,"sku":"1133220","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50402312847691,"sku":"1133219","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e9873e8c-67af-4c42-ac5e-b83089c5f75a_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726540388"},{"product_id":"a-quickening","title":"A Quickening","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrlando Weeks recently launched his solo career with \u003ci\u003eSafe In Sound\u003c\/i\u003e, a track that was A-listed at BBC 6 Music and inspired comparisons with the likes of The Blue Nile and Talk Talk. Now he releases his debut album \u003ci\u003eA Quickening\u003c\/i\u003e via Play It Again Sam. As the birth of Orlando Weeks’ son drew near, he wanted to try to make sense of an experience that is both ordinary and extraordinary at the same time. The result is \u003ci\u003eA Quickening\u003c\/i\u003e, an album that tells the story from the point of view of a prospective father-to-be, a figure both vital to the story and yet also somewhat removed, in awe of what the mother goes through and often helpless to do anything about it. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeeks’ voice shimmers as it expresses feelings of love, fear and wonder that are overwhelming but still delicate. Drums trip, woodwind and brass can be heard, piano lines run in and out, vocals layer and guitars are few and far between. This is not the indie rock and roll that some may have predicted.You might think of Talk Talk. You might think of Robert Wyatt. You might think of Radiohead or Bon Iver. You might think of the wonder of Kate Bush. You might think of Lambchop’s late career electronic turn, replacing in that case Kurt Wagner’s Nashville-inflected fragments with Orlando’s chiming and pure delivery, served up by way of South London. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Quickening\u003c\/i\u003e was created with the help of Weeks’ old friend Nic Nell, who produced, engineered and mixed the album. The pair collaborated on the music that accompanied Weeks’ 2012 graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eYoung Colossus\u003c\/i\u003e. Nell also runs the label Algebra Records and makes music under the name Casually Here. The album also highlights select performances from members of Weeks’ live band: Caruso (drums on \u003ci\u003eBlame Or Love Or Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAll The Things\u003c\/i\u003e), Sami El-Enany (piano on \u003ci\u003eTakes A Village\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Summer Clothes\u003c\/i\u003e), and Will Petherbridge (the freewheeling solo on St Thomas). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PIAS","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP","offer_id":50428726542667,"sku":"1092116","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Clear | LP","offer_id":50428727656779,"sku":"1092666","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50428724412747,"sku":"1092115","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3f1a4055-491c-493f-ab57-d64727f4c220_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726834956"},{"product_id":"loja","title":"Loja","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrlando Weeks’ fnew album \u003ci\u003eLoja\u003c\/i\u003e (Portuguese for ‘store’) was written in both London and Lisbon. Recording began in earnest in January 2023 at the beautiful Chale Abbey Studios with longtime live collaborator Sergio Maschetzko as producer, supported by co-producer and engineer David Granshaw. In its latter stages, Nathan Jerkins (Bullion) contributed additional production and mixing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLead single \"Dig\", featuring Rhian Teasdale (Wet Leg), is 3 minutes of half argument, long worn-out promises being remade and road weary offences being retaken. The record features a number of other key collaborators including Katy J Pearson, Tony Njoku, Oliver Hamilton (Caroline) and Alejandro Aranda (Scary Pool Party). The core musical contributions come from long standing live collaborators Sami El-Enany, Luca Caruso, William Doyle and Alexander Painter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA love letter to his new home, lyrically \u003ci\u003eLoja\u003c\/i\u003e toys with both the fantastical and stark realism. There are sleeping giants in \"Best Night\" and the final song on the album, \"Beautiful Place\", tells the story of a beach death. The novelty of a new city afforded Weeks the opportunity to romanticise his present and reevaluate his past. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fiction","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50447953854795,"sku":"2197569","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green LP","offer_id":50447958344011,"sku":"2197570","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50447953264971,"sku":"2197568","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/OW_Loja_c6ca5684_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727084556"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_448e47f1_thumbnail_4096_b7ccc481-5daf-466a-b536-79280d674f92.jpg?v=1726540360","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/orlando-weeks.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}