{"title":"Lutalo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLutalo, also known as Brother Resistance, was a Trinidadian rhythm poet and musician. Born in 1954 in East Dry River, Trinidad, he dedicated his life to creating powerful music that resonated with audiences around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith his unique blend of poetry and music, Lutalo captivated listeners with his thought-provoking lyrics and infectious rhythms. He used his art as a platform to address social issues and advocate for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTragically, Lutalo passed away on July 13th, 2021 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. His legacy lives on through his timeless music that continues to inspire and empower generations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"again-6","title":"Again","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Lutalo, creating music is an act of hope in and of itself. Through- out their meticulously crafted folk, rock, and soul, on which they sing and play all the instruments, the Twin Cities-raised, Vermont-based musician embeds golden lines of poetry that inspire curiosity about the world and empathy for everyone search- ing for a way through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter releasing their 2022 debut EP, \u003ci\u003eOnce Now, Then Again\u003c\/i\u003e, Lutalo emerged as a rising talent in the indie world, catching the attention of Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold and Big Thief’s Adrianne Lenker, who invited the young musician on tour. Following a vinyl release with that breakthrough project, they are releasing its companion EP, \u003ci\u003eAgain\u003c\/i\u003e, via Winspear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the ambitious \u003ci\u003eAgain,\u003c\/i\u003e a collection of kinetic indie rock tracks, Lutalo makes bold critiques of systemic oppression, capitalism, and the digital attention economy. Though these topics are heady, their writing always sits at an accessible place of personal introspection. Like on the arresting single “Push Back Baby,” whose fuzzy electric guitar lines twist and unfurl in intricate patterns, Lutalo paints a complex portrait of our current reality that’s “rooted in the greed or narcissism of capitalists,” they explain. “I’m analyzing those systems and patterns, and also asking, ‘Can we continue to not perpetuate this?’ Because it’s hurt a lot of people historically. I’m just asking people to question it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough their music, but also through their lifestyle that’s alternative to America’s economic and political systems, Lutalo asks listeners to imagine new possibilities. “I want to help people question the way they’re living,” they say, “so we can create a better reality for us to exist in together.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of King Krule, Interpol, Alex G, Orion Sun, Snail Mail, Toro Y Moi, Unknown Mortal Orchestra.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winspear","offers":[{"title":"Clear LP | Signed Copy | Rough Trade Exclusive","offer_id":50393487999307,"sku":"2026346","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellow LP","offer_id":50393487737163,"sku":"2026345","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50393488195915,"sku":"2047666","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tape","offer_id":50393487671627,"sku":"2026344","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Screenshot_2023-05-24_at_17.42.33_cdc6c6a2_thumbnail_4096.png?v=1726418673"},{"product_id":"the-academy","title":"The Academy","description":"\u003cp\u003eLutalo’s highly visceral folk goes electric on \u003ci\u003eThe Academy\u003c\/i\u003e, the Vermont multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer’s debut LP. Recorded in January 2024 at the storied Sonic Ranch and self-produced along with Jake Aron (Snail Mail, Protomartyr, L’Rain), \u003ci\u003eThe Academy\u003c\/i\u003e feels like watching the best underground film you’ve seen in years; establishing Lutalo as a singular voice of this generation of indie rock. Lutalo describes \u003ci\u003eThe \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcademy\u003c\/i\u003e as their “first chapter” a time capsule of the lessons they’ve learned in their 20-something years of life. “This record is exactly that: a ‘record’ of my early life,” they say of their debut album, out via Winspear. “The experiences, thoughts and feelings I was holding at those times and am currently processing. To me, this is the first big stamp of my existence I’m sharing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Lutalo’s 2022 EP Once Now, Then Again introduced them as a lo-fi acoustic guitar wunderkind, \u003ci\u003eThe Academy\u003c\/i\u003e is bigger and bolder without compromising Lutalo’s inviting sense of emotional intimacy, inspired by alt-rock veterans like Thom Yorke and Rob Crow as well as electronic greats like Aphex Twin and Bowery Electric. The Academy’s grander arrangements are heard in the biting adrenaline rush of “Ocean Swallows Him Whole,” or the anti-war jangle of album closer “The Bed.” Their lyrics are often deeply intuitive, flowing as a stream of consciousness, albeit with weighty meanings. With their unique baritone and finesse for lyrical world building, Lutalo cuts to the bone while only just beginning to reveal the depth of their artistry and vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of King Krule, Interpol, The Smile, Amen Dunes, TV On The Radio, Nick Hakim, Yves Tumor,  Rotsam, Nilüfer Yanya, Bon Iver.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winspear","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50427002585419,"sku":"2207051","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green LP","offer_id":50427002782027,"sku":"2207052","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tape","offer_id":50427000357195,"sku":"2207050","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50426999865675,"sku":"2207049","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/The_Academy_f62a1591_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726820288"},{"product_id":"once-now-then-again-2","title":"Once Now, Then Again","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Minnesota, life constantly took multi-instrumentalist and producer Lutalo Jones back and forth across the Mississippi River, through the beating heart of the Twin Cities, from their home in Minneapolis to school in St Paul. In 2021 Lutalo and their partner moved east, to settle among the green peaks of Vermont, having taken ownership of an area of land with the intention of building a small community for themselves. The aim is to accomplish a long-held dream: to live life differently, to invest in and create something tangible that can be passed on to future generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe to-and-fro of that early life has been replaced by something altogether more steady, a burning desire to not get so caught up in the intensity of the world. It's this overwhelming potency of modernity that ripples through Lutalo's musical work. Their sixsong debut EP, \u003ci\u003eOnce Now, Then Again\u003c\/i\u003e, bristles with tension, despite the open laidback nature of the performance. The new EP – which follows a few well-received singles in 2021 and a run of live shows alongside Adrianne Lenker – spans both of Lutalo's contrasting worlds, the songwriting beginning in the Twin Cities before being finished in the serene surroundings of Vermont, and both environments leave their mark on Lutalo's rich and absorbing sound. For now, Lutalo's world consists of new pastures and new beginnings, the search for brightness in spite of all the dark. They remain optimistic in attitude, and steadfast in their belief that change can only happen when you believe in a better future. \"At the same point you also have to recognize that this is also your time to be alive,\" Lutalo says, \"and to try to find beauty in those moments and focus on the smaller details: to watch the water trickle down the stream, to see the ice as it melts from the rooftops.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Winspear","offers":[{"title":"Tape","offer_id":50482395087179,"sku":"2025986","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50482394071371,"sku":"2025981","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Lutalo_-_Once_Now_Then_Again_d8070977_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727551687"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_6cf55c1b_thumbnail_4096_f6886b7a-c4a3-4a2a-b59b-7db3cab6b24e.jpg?v=1726418622","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/lutalo.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}