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His mastery of the trombone is evident in every note he plays,his performances leaving audiences in awe of his talent. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other musicians,Richard always delivers an unforgettable experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a dedicated fan base that continues to grow,Richard Edwards is an artist who truly understands the power of music to connect people on a deep level.His emotive performances resonate with listeners,drawing them into his world.With each new release,Richard pushes boundaries and explores new musical territories,resulting in captivating albums that stand out in today's crowded music scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sling-shot-to-heaven-5","title":"Sling Shot To Heaven","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe definitive, reimagined, version of Sling Shot To Heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Profound Discomfort","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50396233433419,"sku":"2166313","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_5f1cdae1_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726479906"},{"product_id":"two-sad-little-islands-drift-together-two-lonely-little-monkeys-find-a-tree-rare-and-unreleased-2015-2023-2","title":"Two Sad Little Islands Drift Together, Two Lonely Little Monkeys Find A Tree (Rare and Unreleased) 2015-2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Edwards is in the pocket. 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With his marriage also ending he moved into a basement, underwent surgery on his abdomen, and re-wrote the record about absence. The result is Edwards' first effort post-Margot \u003ci\u003eLemon Cotton Candy Sunset\u003c\/i\u003e. Produced by Rob Schnapf (Elliott Smith, Cass McCombs, Beck) the album brings together friends, both old and new, for a sound that may be familiar to some fans of his former band, but more rightly a step into new territory. \"I hope it sounds like being lost in an ocean\", says Edwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2LP - 1500 Copies on Lemon and Pink Vinyl with bonus Flexi and Download.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joyful Noise","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50495411618123,"sku":"1008323","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/94be34f8-a7ae-4686-940e-8750f619b748_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727711039"},{"product_id":"verdugo","title":"Verdugo","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichard Edwards felt almost human when he returned to Los Angeles to record songs for what became \u003ci\u003eVerdugo\u003c\/i\u003e. 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Recorded in just four days, the album reimagines songs from Chappell Roan, Joe Tex, Gillian Welch, Britney Spears, and others, united by Edwards’s delicate vocals and Dave Palmer’s haunting piano. With a strain of late-night loneliness and an unforced sincerity, Edwards traces a surprising musical lineage, reminding us that beautiful melodies can be found anywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Profound Discomfort","offers":[{"title":"Clear LP","offer_id":50943060836683,"sku":"2235600","price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_f7833be4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1733510700"},{"product_id":"contrabdanist-vol-1","title":"Contrabdanist Vol. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn November 2023, a year after \u003ci\u003eGhost Electricity\/Vampire Draw\u003c\/i\u003e!, Richard Edwards declared that “all recordings of note” would now belong to the Contrabandist series, a trilogy of rare tracks from his solo vault spanning 2015– 2023. 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