{"product_id":"songs-for-workers","title":"Songs For Workers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eGenre-defying duo Tian Qiyi (brothers John Tian Qi Wardle and Charlie Tian Yi Wardle) return this summer with their sophomore album, \u003cem\u003eSongs For Workers\u003c\/em\u003e , released via Pagoda Records. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFollowing their acclaimed 2024 debut \u003cem\u003eRed Mist\u003c\/em\u003e, the Wardle brothers continue to forge a sound that blends dub, post - punk, and experimental production with rich influences from Traditional Chinese, Mongolian, and Irish music. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eTheir father, legendary bassist Jah Wobble, features on most of the album’s tracks, while John Tian Qi contributes bass for “Luoyang,” “Siege,” and synth\/Moog bass on “Watch The Sunrise” — highlighting the duo’s growing creative independence and production chops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eJohn Tian Qi handles all the drumming and percussion, both Eastern and Western on the album. Charlie Wardle’s unique vocal style is to the fore, as is his incredible musical dexterity on traditional Chinese and Mongolian instruments. Bringing a funky and at times psychedelic quality to the music, as well as traditional. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFully produced by Tian Qiyi, \u003cem\u003eSongs For Workers\u003c\/em\u003e marks a bold step forward in their cross - cultural, multi - generational musical journey. Rooted in heritage and driven by experimentation, Tian Qiyi craft a sound shaped by the magnetic tension between ancient tradition and dub futurism, East and West, land and spirit — a musical space that is uniquely their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pagoda Records","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":51871211684171,"sku":"R6906-4053","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53739670274379,"sku":"R6906-7725","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/SongsForWorkers_1400x1400_e56c7ff4-9cfb-42c5-b767-195399f12128.jpg?v=1748008643","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/songs-for-workers","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}