22 Oceans are a synth-pop trio from Merseyside, whose soothing and serene music alternates between the realms of ambient pop, new-wave and dreampop. Comprised of Mike Guy on synths, and sisters Carys & Keeley Hughes on vocals, 22 Oceans ebbs and flows with a tinged tranquillity that seeps throughout. Formed in 2020, and following their debut EP “Butterfly Candy” released in 2021 and the subsequent EP “Paradise”, 22 Oceans have released their latest EP “Home”. Released on 22nd February 2022, all the proceeds will go to the Homeless Charity, “Stonepillar”.
As an EP, Home is a polished production, an immaculate presentation that travels through the timelines of synth-pop, whilst crossing over into the paths of Americana. Like First Aid-Kit meets Jay Som and Julia Hotler at the Discotheque, Home gracefully drifts with a blissful breeze of art-pop, alt-country, neo-blues, neo-folk, neo-psychedelia that takes you to a harmonious haven of synth-pop. It’s an EP that makes you feel at peace with the world, that effortlessly fuses the jangly riffs of alternative rock with a technicolour mix of dreampop.
As the debut single and title track of the EP, Home reaches out and soothes the soul. It’s a captivating track, whose sublime synths ripple and reverberate like raindrops from afar. Along with the sweet vocals and ethereal harmonies, Home floats on dream-pop clouds, whilst drifting towards ambient-pop. Through the pensive lyrics, and sparse soundscape, Home takes you to a reverie retreat, a place of reflection, that uplifts and lingers with a haunting beauty.
Drifting surfs the new wave tides of synth-pop. It’s a wistful breeze of sublime harmonies that dive between the sonic splutters and float towards to a chimerical coastline.
Rebroken picks up the pieces from 80s synth-pop and adds a sheen of Industrial-pop. Through the mechanical clatter and swirly synths, Rebroken space-walks through the timelines of post-punk, whilst being air-lifted by the ethereal harmonies.
Through the stripped down acoustics and farfisa fogs, Home (Marc Joy-LTC Remix) opens its heart and heads down a neo-psych horizon. Along with the pristine harmonies and pitter-patter strums, Home (Marc Joy-LTC Remix) rides the storm down an open road of cosy nostalgia and warm sentiments.
Home (West Coast Music Club Remix) takes a road trip down an alt-country highway. Through the whirly riffs and jangly riffs, Home (West Coast Music Club Remix) chills in the hillside of neo-blues whilst gazing at the twinkling of stars from afar. Along with the exquisite vocals, Home (West Coast Music Club Remix), blends in a daze of dream-pop, whilst feeling the haze of chillwave.
Stonepillow website https://stonepillow.org.uk
Home is released via 72rpm Records and mastered by renowned producer Marc Joy (Primal Scream, Mike Peters, Oasis, Bernard Butler, Golden Fable, Louise Trehy) at Ferndale Studios in Wales.
Home is out now, available as a single across online stores and streaming platforms, including Apple Music and Spotify. The trio is also offering ‘Home’ as a full 5-track EP, available both digitally and on CD exclusively via Bandcamp.
CREDITS
Written and Performed by Mike Guy, Carys Hughes, Keeley Hughes
Carys Hughes – Vocals, Keyboards
Keeley Hughes – Vocals, Guitar
Mike Guy – Keyboards, Programming
Produced by 22 Oceans
Recorded at Long Spinney Studio
Mastered by Marc Joy at Ferndale Studios
TRACKLIST
1. Home
2. Drifting
3. Rebroken
4. Home (Marc Joy – LTC Remix)
5. Home (West Coast Music Club Mix)
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