{"title":"Mush","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMush is an innovative and boundary-pushing artist, known for their unique blend of electronic and experimental music. With a career spanning over a decade, Mush has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of sound. Their intricate compositions and thought-provoking lyrics have garnered them a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom their early days experimenting with different genres to their current status as one of the most influential artists in the industry, Mush has always been at the forefront of musical innovation. Their ability to seamlessly blend different styles and create something entirely new sets them apart from other artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith numerous albums under their belt, Mush continues to evolve and push themselves creatively. Each release showcases their growth as an artist and demonstrates their commitment to pushing boundaries. Whether it's through hypnotic beats or haunting melodies, Mush's music never fails to captivate listeners.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lines-redacted-lrs-2021","title":"Lines Redacted (LRS 2021)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeeds-based art-rock trio, Mush, release their feverish second LP,\u003ci\u003e Lines Redacted\u003c\/i\u003e via Memphis Industries. The new release, which finds the group recruiting Lee Smith (The Cribs, Pulled Apart By Horses) on mixing duties, arrives just under a year after their debut LP, \u003ci\u003e3D Routine\u003c\/i\u003e, capping off what has been an obviously tumultuous, but remarkably prolific year for the band. With any prospect of live shows decimated, the group, led by songwriter, Dan Hyndman, has found the time to release two EPs (\u003ci\u003eGreat Artisanal Formats\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eYellow Sticker Hour\u003c\/i\u003e) and now a duo of full-length albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMush resent their own sonic idiosyncrasy. It’s a sound that blurs the lines of abstract surrealism, existentialism and social commentary; utilising guitars as tools in 2020 to stave off malaise whilst simultaneously commenting on the nation’s ability to fall into such dire straits. It’s a sensory overload of wiry tones that zig- zag between punk, prog and sardonic-funk with a relentless ability to reflect society’s faults and apathy in a unique and acerbic manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhereas the band’s debut was very much a product of its time, something part-inspired by the political atmosphere of mid-2019 and a genuine moment of optimism when the prospect of a socialist government in the UK was on the cards, this new record uses tongue-in-cheek cynicism as a coping mechanism for the environment that we now find ourselves in. 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The Armageddon obsession has eased, or at least the symptoms have become milder due to saturation. Musically there’s a lot more chill on the record – there’s a few more mellow tracks out there and the most astute listener may even be able to decipher some of the words, fingers crossed.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile grief and work balance form themes on the record, Hyndman’s approach is largely made up of abstract, disconnected streams of consciousness and lines liberally taken from books, paintings, films and beyond. On \u003ci\u003eHuman Resources\u003c\/i\u003e, Hyndman dramatically retells a battle he had with an HR department at a job in a David and Goliath style. The song ‘Group Of Death’, a phrase chillingly familiar to any football fan, is emblematic of the turn towards softer, more considered sounds. Hyndman says: \u003ci\u003e“In my warped imagination it just sounds like a Paul McCartney song, but it won’t to others. 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