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 cello, 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 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, Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix) is the B-side to their track Twisted Cord and has been selected as my “Single Of The Day”.
Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix) astral travels into the subconscious of ambient-pop, and cascades from the heavenly heights of ethereal–rock. It’s a sublime track, a hypnotic haze, that soothes the soul and surrenders the senses. Through the calming vocals and thought provoking lyrics, Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix) elevates the mind to the higher self, and takes you to a tranquil temple of head space and mesmerising mantra. It’s a track that holistically synchronises mind, body and soul with a flow of serene sonics that capture the beauty and wonder of music.
Through the xylophonic flutters, Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix) flies high above the woodlands of neo-folk, and reflecting like sunlight through the Komorebi trees. Along with the orchestral breeze, space-synths and eerie wind synths, Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix) floats freely through the hills of baroque rock, orbiting towards the realms of prog-rock, whilst creating a spiritual ambience.
Like many of Caulbearers songs, Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix) opens up a portal of pensive pausing that jangles in the corners of Indie-pop and beats from the heart of post-punk. It’s also a song whose bassline descends into the recesses of dub, that unites and creates a collective of consciousness. Along with the dual harmonies, Synching (Bubbling Spring Remix), floats in the effervescent bubbles of dreampop, that reach out and invite you to their reverie retreat.