{"product_id":"paws-3","title":"Paws","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the release of their fourth LP, 2019's \u003ci\u003eYour Church On My Bonfire\u003c\/i\u003e, PAWS - the Scottish DIY indie rock songwriting partnership of Phillip Jon Taylor and Joshua Swinney, toured briefly, and as the world began to shut down, they slipped out of sight. Phillip retreated north to the Highlands where he focused on his painting, solo work and the rewarding demands of fatherhood. Josh headed south to London, pursuing his other passion as a chef at the highly acclaimed Plimsoll. It would have been easy for both to settle into their new lives, but PAWS never died…and neither did the tie connecting the two friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaving missed playing together for too long, a plan was set and in October 2022 Josh travelled to Phillip's home studio in his Crofters cottage where work began on the band's fifth self-titled LP. Relying on a set of phone demos and chemistry honed after years on the road the songs came together surprisingly fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe resulting record finds the band as grounded and assured as they ever have been. Marrying the deafening assault of youthful abandon with the whispered reasoning that comes with getting older; swaying from anger and exasperation to wide eyed optimism. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePAWS is a succinct, razor wire encased documentary chronicling the pains of modern living. Delving into the dark underbelly of 90s alternative rock, painting with evocative instrumentals and revelling in celebratory indie punk, the band also embrace sordid pop and ambient electronics. And while it pays homage to where they have come from, it also signals a clean slate for the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo friends united over distance. After some time apart, all they needed was a spark.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ernest Jenning Record Co","offers":[{"title":"Green LP","offer_id":50395026456907,"sku":"2096463","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ejr211_6c17816e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726453434","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/paws-3","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}