This Is Always Where You've Lived

Secret Boyfriend, the solo project of NorthCarolina's Ryan Martin, founder of the Hot Releases label - is a catholic endeavour that has seen him release records from the cream of the contemporary N.C. underground as well as reissuing classic sides by the likes of Maurizio Bianchi and Ghedalia Tazartes. To date, Secret Boyfriend's presence has been felt largely in the shape of live performances and short-run cassette releases, as well as several vinyl splits. This Is Always Where You've Lived is SB's first LP release and unquestionably his most potent, fully realised work to date. Twelve songs from under the floorboards: a heart-rending but hard-edged synthesis of downer folk, tape experiments, noise etudes and basement-mildewed pop for edgeland fuck-ups, loners and wanderers.