{"title":"Tulpa","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"monster-of-the-week","title":"Monster Of The Week","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTulpa - it's love at first listen. It hints at Teenage Fanclub, Altered Images, Pavement, Josef K and the Wedding Present - but really only hints. It's such a joyous mix and instantly brilliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is a Tulpa?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s a mythical being manifested into existence through the act of concentrated thought, like an imaginary friend brought to life, but (sometimes) scarier…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis album has some of the same qualities. A whole set of loud, catchy, perfectly-crafted pop songs have been conjured into existence - and want to be part of your life. Josie’s hyper-melodic lead vocals are cool and crystalline - but the lyrics are warm and human. The twin guitars create a sonic mesh, a web of textures that traps you, whether you like it or not. And yes, something scarier does lie below the surface. Occasionally the guitars force their way to the front, furious and intense. And sometime those lyrics aren’t as innocent as they first appear. The danger, just below the surface of the songs, is maybe that’s what makes this album so arresting…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTulpa consist of Josie Kirk (vocals, bass), Daniel Hyndman (guitar), Myles Kirk (guitar) and Mike Ainsley (Drums), and are based in Leeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was recorded by Jamie Lockhart (The Cribs, Mush, Drahla), the first to be produced at his new studio at Lamigo Bay, in the Highlands of Scotland.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Skep Wax Records","offers":[{"title":"LP - Pink | Rough Trade Exclusive","offer_id":53338125107531,"sku":"R9654-7157","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53338125140299,"sku":"R9654-9827","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":53338125173067,"sku":"R9654-2728","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Tulpa-MonsterOfTheWeek.jpg?v=1757333910"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/tulpa.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}