{"title":"Small Black","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmall Black is an American indie electronic band formed in Brooklyn, New York. Known for their dreamy and atmospheric sound, they have been creating music since 2009. With influences ranging from shoegaze to synth-pop, Small Black has developed a unique style that captivates listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe band consists of Josh Kolenik on vocals and keyboards, Ryan Heyner on guitar and keyboards, Juan Pieczanski on bass guitar and drums, and Jeff Curtin on drums. Their debut album \"New Chain\" was released in 2010 to critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Small Black has continued to release albums and EPs that showcase their evolving sound. Their music often explores themes of nostalgia, love, and the passage of time. 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'the small black' ep, as it is called, melds strange beats, dreamy synths, tape hiss and laid-back melodies into pop jams. teaming up with longtime collaborators juan pieczanski and jeff curtin, the band then fleshed out their bedroom sound, combining both live and sampled drums, live bass, keyboards and samplers for their live performance. described by pitchfork as 'absurdly addictive' and 'soul-stirring,' the band self released the ep via their own imprint cassclub in october 2009, along with a documentary-style music video for 'despicable dogs,' featuring uncle matt. they quickly followed it up with a uk single for 'despicable dogs' (on transparent) and a split 7-inch with like-minded artist washed out (on lovepump united). now 2010 sees small black teaming up with jagjaguwar for a deluxe re-mastered release of their debut ep with two extra songs added, 'kings of animals' and 'baby bird pt 2.' small black are currently tucked away in a delaware suburb writing and recording their debut full length album, tentatively scheduled for release later this year on jagjaguwar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50410118971723,"sku":"325688","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/dafefa87-e6cd-4378-9155-5dd89f475f96_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726638069"},{"product_id":"limits-of-desire","title":"Limits of Desire","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Limits of Desire' is Small Black's most accomplished album yet. 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Tonally the songs sweep and glide over lush keys, bolstered by lyrics that illustrate the semi-abstract moments of lost opportunities and misread signs, hinted at by the cover image. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jagjaguwar","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50491320664395,"sku":"361993","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/39825475-a7dd-4a8b-87a0-5acfe0dc7727_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727685364"},{"product_id":"real-people-1","title":"Real People","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall Black's 'Real People' mini album follows the band's 2013 critically acclaimed album, 'Limits Of Desire'. Sonically, the New York band continue with the pristine electronics they mastered on their last full length and features guest vocals from Frankie Rose on two of the five tracks. 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After a year of recording, that band enlisted mixer Nicholas Vernhes (War on Drugs, Deerhunter) of Rare Book Room Studio to help complete the record. 'Best Blues' finds the band in their sweet spot: the smoky intersection of considered and vulnerable songwriting and loose, almost nonchalant ambience. The addition of piano flourishes, trumpet (Darby Cicci of The Antlers), hidden acoustic guitars and Kaede Ford's ethereal vocals provide new dimensions to the band's already expansive sonic palette. Cut-to-the-chase rippers 'Back at Belle's' and 'Checkpoints' embody and build on the group's signature gritty yet focused electronic sound. While the more pastoral tracks, such as 'Between Leos,' and 'XX Century,' skeletally based on recorded improvisations, find the band painting a more nuanced, assured aural portrait. 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