Caulbearers are an 8 piece ensemble based in Manchester, whose eclectic music shines a torch on the soul collective of music, offering spiritual, philosophical and societal based perspectives. Fronted by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Damien Mahoney, Anton Hunter (Beats and Pieces Big Band, Article XI) on guitar, Stefan Skrimshire on cellos, Phil Bennett on drums and Ruth Blake on additional vocals, Caulbearers are a positive force of energy whose music is alchemistic and transformative that lifts its vibe and attracts its tribe.
They are a firebrand of talent, whose influences are drawn from the grassroots of music, and global influences outside the community. They are a collective that creates music that reflects in the shadows of melancholy and beams from the light of sunshine optimism. A colourful, vibrant and emotionally driven band, Caulbearers create music that shines like a mystical mosaic and whose fragmented pieces create a visceral, celebratory and abstract work of art.
Listening to Caulbearers is like time-travelling through the many genres of music, that interconnects and nourishes the soul. It’s music whose ethos cares for humanity and unifies through the healing powers of music. From funk, soul, neo-psychedelic, neo-folk, baroque-rock, orchestral pop, neo-blues, alt-country, dub, hip-hop to jazz, Caulbearers are a prolific act and whose ever-evolving soundscape reaches out to a multitude of music lovers. Through their profound lyrics and heightened sensitivity, Caulbearers takes you to a holistic haven of astute perception, poetic musings and sharp intellect. They are an impressive act whose latest track, “Twisted Cords”, has been selected as my “Single of the Month”, along with B-side ‘Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix)’.
Twisted Cord throbs from the heart of 70s funk, walking in platforms with its Kool and the Gang of disco, dub, and hip-hop. It’s a headspinning track that crosses the roads of many genres and sub-genres of grassroots music, whilst venturing out further afield.
Through the twinkling tinkles and orchestral breeze, Twisted Cord walks through a drizzle of baroque rock, whilst pulsating from the thunderous bass. It’s a track whose neo-psych strums shiver in suspense and swim in the puddles of dream-pop.
Through the soothing vocals, and thought-provoking lyrics, Twisted Cord awakens the 6th sense and astral lifts to a higher-frequency of the self. Like having an out-of body experience, Twisted Cord is an esoteric escapade into the mystical realms of the subconscious and conscious. It’s a track that simultaneously moves in slow motion and spins like the earth around the sun.
Along with the Farfisa fog, jangly shakes, and pitter patter of strums, Twisted Cord storms through a sequence of soundscapes, amidst the dark clouds and chimerical chaos. Through the snake-charming violins, and piano slams, Twisted Cords sheds skin whilst soaring towards an Eastern horizon, whilst rising from the ashes of noir-classicism.
As of February 25th 2022, ‘Twisted Cord’ will be available across digital platforms, including Apple
Music and Spotify. It can already be pre-ordered via Bandcamp.
Pre-save the single https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/caulbearers/twisted-cord
CREDITS
Written, recorded, produced & edited by Damien Mahoney at Padded Cell Studio (except
piano & keys recorded by John Ellis at Limefield Studio)
Mixed by Seadna Mcphail at Airtight Studios
Mastered by Jim Spencer at Eve Mastering
Single cover artwork by Ben Taylor
Keep up with Caulbearers
https://caulbearers.com
https://caulbearers.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/caulbearers
https://www.instagram.com/caulbearers
https://twitter.com/Caulbearers
https://soundcloud.com/caulbearers
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrbgCiAeNKWb6g_qQkkUfrQ/videos
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/caulbearers/646203375
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1K7ecWO2UgnBJCMIi5WOI9