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Sunday, 22 February 2015
ZOETROPE: NOW AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER
THIS IS THE NEWS: Our debut full-length album "Zoetrope" will be released by Hello Thor on vinyl and digital download on Monday 16th March. You can pre-order it NOW and get it before it hits shops, as well as an immediate download of Steve Lamacq-approved album opener "Big Kiss", here: http://www.hellothor.limitedrun.com
Here's the full press release:
Nottingham-based synth/guitar/drums quartet Cantaloupe release their debut 10 track album Zoetrope on limited edition 12” vinyl and digital download through Hello Thor Records on Monday 16 March 2015.
Hello Thor first fell in love with Cantaloupe and their electronic pop music when they played an exhilarating set for us in a shopping arcade, shut down after 12 minutes by an angry autograph seller. We took our relationship to the next level with the release of their debut single, the 4 track Teapot EP, in 2012, which was picked up by Gideon Coe (BBC 6 Music) and Huw Stephens (Radio 1).
In 2013, we got down on one knee and asked them to put out a 12” with us. Sure, the proposal might have come after a wine or two, but once we’d sobered up we realised we still meant it. Phew. The euphoric Krautrock boogie of Splish/Wet Dog did not disappoint, arriving complete with a shimmering remix by Wax Stag and again being trumpeted across the airwaves (“I love that record - it‘s just so happy and joyous” Huw Stephens).
Now, after a year of recording and playing live - including a well-loved set at Liverpool Psych Fest in 2014 – we couldn't be happier to announce the arrival of Zoetrope: a collection of 10 lush, effervescent, endlessly inventive and oddly reflective pop songs, including Cantaloupe’s first non-instrumental tracks (featuring the vocal talents of new band member Eleanor Lee and Tom A.D).
Zoetrope shows off Cantaloupe’s full gamut of swirling sound and emotion - from the groovy hedonism of opener Big Kiss to the swish synthpop of Indigo; from the unyielding hands-in-the-air hardcore of live favourite 0891 50 50 50 to the queasy, introspective, haunting melodicism of Labour and Love. We’re never entirely sure what exactly it is that Cantaloupe do, but we know it makes us feel a bit sexy, like punching the air and GLAD TO BE ALIVE.
For fans of: Stereolab, The Human League, Tortoise, Kraftwerk, Patrick Cowley, Harmonia, Holy Fuck, K. Frimpong, Daft Punk, Giorgio Moroder, S.E. Rogie, Battles, Quack Quack, Air, theme tunes to 70s cop shows, punching the air, chat-lines.
Zoetrope is produced by Peter Fletcher (Escapologists, Seachange, Kagoule, Kogumaza).
Cantaloupe is Aaron Doyle (drums), Eleanor Lee (synth/vocals), John Simson (synths) & David Stockwell (guitars).
1. Big Kiss
2. Ambition
3. Indigo
4. Zoetrope
5. Gustave
6. 0891 50 50 50
7. Clam City
8. Labour & Love
9. Holy Cow!
10. Ian Whitehead
The album comes with free download codes. Buy it here: http://www.hellothor.limitedrun.com
Thursday, 23 October 2014
MANCHESTER IS MY KINDA TOWN
Well hey, it was nice to be in the NME and see so many inspiring friends and like-minded musicians in thoughtful and well-written pieces this week. By the way, the extremely talented Irene Choudhury took the photo of us in my old house.
And if you're after physical copies of our music, you're best heading off to Hello Thor's online shop as we live in far too chaotic circumstances to be held responsible for things like packing up and sending off records within a reasonable time period.
But in even more exciting news, we're heading back to one of our favourite cities on Saturday 22nd November to continue the party we'll start in Nottingham the night before. Yus, Cantaloupe will be returning to Manchester after what feels like an eternity, alongside our good buddies Cowtown, courtesy of the ever-brilliant Bad Uncle. This double-header of gigs will be our last in 2014 as we prepare to unleash our debut LP in early 2015 and an early opportunity to check out some new songs!
Bad Uncle Ben sez:
SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2014
"They're back!!!
"Cantaloupe and COWTOWN return to Manchester after what feels like an eternity to smash your faces clean off with their fruity musicianship and sheer danceability.
"The kind folk at Travelling Man have once again allowed us back in their shop to put on an amazing intimate show for these guys.
"Limited capacity so please come early to avoid disappointment.
"£3 suggested minimum donation. Donations over £3 will receive a special gift.
"BYOB so there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to pay your way.
"DON'T BE A DICK OR ELSE."
Poster on its way soon. Here's the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1527151990865287/
And if you're after physical copies of our music, you're best heading off to Hello Thor's online shop as we live in far too chaotic circumstances to be held responsible for things like packing up and sending off records within a reasonable time period.
But in even more exciting news, we're heading back to one of our favourite cities on Saturday 22nd November to continue the party we'll start in Nottingham the night before. Yus, Cantaloupe will be returning to Manchester after what feels like an eternity, alongside our good buddies Cowtown, courtesy of the ever-brilliant Bad Uncle. This double-header of gigs will be our last in 2014 as we prepare to unleash our debut LP in early 2015 and an early opportunity to check out some new songs!
Bad Uncle Ben sez:
SATURDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2014
"They're back!!!
"Cantaloupe and COWTOWN return to Manchester after what feels like an eternity to smash your faces clean off with their fruity musicianship and sheer danceability.
"The kind folk at Travelling Man have once again allowed us back in their shop to put on an amazing intimate show for these guys.
"Limited capacity so please come early to avoid disappointment.
"£3 suggested minimum donation. Donations over £3 will receive a special gift.
"BYOB so there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to pay your way.
"DON'T BE A DICK OR ELSE."
Poster on its way soon. Here's the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1527151990865287/
Friday, 10 May 2013
MARCOS VALLE INVITES YOU TO OUR E.P. LAUNCH GIG!
I'm obsessed with this song (and album) at the moment.
Oh yeah, and of course you need to come to tomorrow night's gig at the Chameleon, Nottingham:
HELLO THOR RECORDS PRESENTS
A 12" Launch PartyCANTALOUPE
I AM LONOTHE CUSP
With live visuals from KNEEL BEFORE ZOD
£6 pre-order ticket includes 12" and download code!
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£4 on the door
Also joining us will be Nottingham synth-pop misanthropes I AM LONO:
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And shoe-gazing hot stuff THE CUSP:
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And there'll be live visuals from obscure cinema renegades THE KNEEL BEFORE ZOD VIDEO CLUB OF NOTTINGHAM CLUB!
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Yer obligatory Facebook event page is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/349252181847531/?fref=ts
Bring cake! See you there xx
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This is the only place that you can buy the "Splish/Wet Dog" 12" and copies will be available exclusively at the gig: http://
Following the gig, the 12" will be available for pre-order exclusively from www.hellothor.com from Sunday 12th May until it hits actual record shops from Monday 17th June.
The word is already beginning to spread! We spoke our brains to Mike Atkinson for a forthcoming piece in Nottingham Evening Post this week and Artrocker and Drowned in Sound have picked up preview pieces on our nu choons:
Oh, and you wanna hear Wet Dog? Left Lion are exclusively streaming it from today:
Oof! That's plenty for the time being.
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