Micronations by Andrew Howie

"... intriguing and beautiful... an album that is both fragile, gentle and beguiling yet robust and striking in its beauty" - Dancing About Architecture

"Recorded entirely on an Alesis Micron synthesizer – a compact instrument, whose range of futuristic sounds seems to be the perfect companion for Howie’s distinctive vocal." - The Scotsman

"The simple electronica and treated vocals bring to mind classic acts like OMD and Ultravox, yet the subject matter is up-to-date, considering family life in the 21st century." - Scottish Daily Express

One of the best albums of 2018 - Jockrock

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micronation

/ˈmaɪkrəuˌneɪʃən/

noun
1. an entity, typically existing only on the internet or within the private property of its members, that lays claim to sovereign status as an independent nation, but which is unrecognized by real nations

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This mini-album is a collection of 8 songs (written between 2014 and 2018) about family, domesticity, failing memory, and the indifference of nature. Originally written on acoustic guitar and piano, Andrew's predilection for self-imposed limitations led him to record the album using just one musical instrument: the compact and colourful Alesis Micron synthesizer. Combining nostalgic, reflective lyrics with futuristic sonic sounds and heavily-processed vocals, this album is the perfect soundtrack for the everyday stresses and strains of 21st-century family life.

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Tracklist

1.	Memory Verse	4:27

2.	Predators	4:24

3.	Fragile	4:35

4.	Look At Her Go	2:05

5.	Honourable Love	3:34

6.	Harbour Wall	4:55

7.	Lanark 1984	1:42

8.	Pick Axe	5:43

Credits

released June 26, 2018

Written, performed, recorded, mixed and mastered at home by Andrew Howie.

'Fragile' contains a sample of 'Tree Song' by Calamateur.

Cover photo & design by Andrew Howie.

Released on Autoclave Records. CLAVE023.

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