{"title":"By The Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy The Sea is a dream pop band hailing from Liverpool, UK. With their mesmerizing soundscapes and ethereal melodies, they have captivated audiences worldwide. Their music takes listeners on a journey through lush sonic landscapes, combining elements of shoegaze and indie rock to create a truly unique sound. By The Sea's atmospheric compositions are both captivating and introspective, making them a must-listen for any fan of dream pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in [year], By The Sea quickly gained recognition for their distinct sound and captivating live performances. Drawing inspiration from bands like Slowdive and Cocteau Twins, they have crafted their own signature style that sets them apart from the rest. 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Whether you're listening to them in the comfort of your own home or experiencing their enchanting live shows, By The Sea is sure to transport you to another world with their mesmerizing music.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"by-the-sea","title":"By The Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy The Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e release their debut album \u003cem\u003eMixed\u003c\/em\u003e by their friend Bill Ryder Jones. \u003cstrong\u003eBy The Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e make music that can't contain itself, bursting with joy that sounds like it's tripping over itself in its desire to get out of the speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these songs sound like anthems, yet there is a constant introspection that prevents them from sounding bloated. Comparisons have been made to early Stone Roses, The Go-Betweens, and dreampop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLike fellow young northerners, Money, they pull on past influences and make them sound like the most disorientating love affair that ever failed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50436408344907,"sku":"356401","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7e904ea5-0d30-49dc-9ce3-e92d859be120_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726916943"},{"product_id":"heaven-knows-magnolia","title":"Heaven Knows Magnolia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy The Sea\u003c\/strong\u003e come from the lineage of firework pop, bursts of colour and squeeze-your-hand intense love aligned with grey skies and work things. 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There are antecedents – the exploratory beauty of Talk Talk, the ability to frame a story like Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, The Blue Nile’s determination not to waste a single note. It all coalesces into something other: unless you’ve heard The Slow Show before, you won’t have heard anything quite like The Slow Show.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the name implies, songs take their time in The Slow Show, though there’s a fresh sense of immediacy in lead single \u003ci\u003eHard To Hide\u003c\/i\u003e. But this is music built to last. That’s not accidental: singer Rob Goodwin and keyboardist Frederick ’t Kindt spent 18 months honing every note of \u003ci\u003eLust And Learn\u003c\/i\u003e into shape. 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