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Introducing Wyndow- New Collaboration Between Laura J Martin & Lavinia Blackwall- Listen To Debut Single ‘Take My Picture’

February 6, 2021
WYNDOW SHARE PSYCHEDELIC
VISUALS FOR NEW SINGLE
‘TAKE MY PICTURE’

Wyndow is the brand-new psychedelic-pop project of revered singer-songwriters Lavinia Blackwall and Laura J Martin. Now, the duo has shared brand new visuals for debut single ‘Take My Picture’ directed by Casey Raymond (John Grant, Cate Le Bon, Lovely Eggs and Sleaford Mods).

Statement, from Wyndow, on the video: “Postcards from the edge of government-sanctioned fresh air filtered through the cerebral prism of acclaimed auteur Casey Raymond (John Grant, Cate Le Bon, Lovely Eggs and Sleaford Mods).  Take my Picture is the debut video from Wyndow and features Laura J Martin and Lavinia Blackwall moving through crystal eruptions and the ruins of the past.”

The outfit craft these sumptuous instrumentations which provide this deeply immersive attribute. Their new track really is a stunning orchestration, the pair have developed this hypnotic ambiance and addictive melody which they utilize within this enchanting atmosphere they’ve encapsulated within the bars of their arrangement. You are met with this striking setting and the vocal harmonies that cascade through the rhythms just consume you. The delicate vocal notes grip your attention whilst the fragile lyrics push the intensity when needed.

The pair first met whilst playing on the same bill at Moseley Folk Festival in Birmingham and hit it off instantly over a shared love of the music of Robert Wyatt. “As the world took a nose-dive, I wanted to lose myself in a new project” explained Laura. “I was listening to Japanese environmental music and wanted to present those atmospheres alongside two voices. I mentioned it to Lavinia, and we formed a plan to start working on a cover.”

We collaborated on a cover of Robert Wyatt’s song ‘Free Will and Testament. After recording it felt like we’d found a new combination and we wanted to develop it further, so we continued sending ideas back and forth” explained Lavinia.

To while away the hours in a closed down country, the pair began working on a new set of songs together. Writing and recording separately, with contributions from Iwan Morgan(Cate Le Bon, Meilyr Jones, Euros Childs) and Marco Rea (Euros Childs, Alex Rex, Lavinia Blackwall), it was a completely new process for both artists. “I see this project as a set of musical postcards sent across the wires from Liverpool to Clydebank” says Laura. “The cards arrive rain damaged and dog eared on the other side and end up in new fantastical shapes”.

Wyndow’s new sound is an exciting next step for the duo, both of whom have enjoyed abundant success in their careers to date. Laura J Martin has so far released three critically acclaimed albums. Her latest, ‘On The Never Never’, was recorded in Nashville with members of LambchopSilver Jews and Jesus Lizard. A mercurial and bewitching live performer who interweaves layers of vocals, flute, mandolin and electronics; Laura and her band have toured regularly across the UK and Europe and supported acts such as PJ HarveyTeenage FanclubCate Le Bon and performed and collaborated extensively with Euros ChildsLavinia Blackwall’s work with prolific Glaswegian psych-folk outfit Trembling Bells has earnt her a reputation as one of the best voices in the scene, many critics having likened her singing prowess to that of Sandy Denny. Along with Trembling Bells she has released seven full-length albums and performed as the backing band to folk legends Bonnie Prince Billy and The Incredible String Band’s Mike Herron. Her 2020 debut solo album ‘Muggington Lane End’ was extremely well received by the press.

‘Take My Picture’ is available to stream and download now across all platforms.

https://wyndow.bandcamp.com/

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