Stuart downie5/26/2023 Sometimes you have to ignore the creeping pressure of releasing music as quickly as the algorithm demands. From taking the time to find the proper synth tones we’re looking for, or re-recording the bass and the vocals, this track went through a lot of TLC to make it exactly what we pictured. “I think we learned to not settle for anything less than what we want while in the studio. Recognizing the good and bad of the studio process, the band calls the process of hearing each member record their parts and its subsequent transformation as magical. The song also features a bass solo- something the band notes as one of the more challenging aspects of the process. Recorded by Wylie, mixed by Wylie and Michael Keire and produced by Keire and The Crowleys, the studio process led to the creation of synth parts and dynamics to create the polished song being released on May 25. Once the song was ready, it went through the studio process. The first line that was sung dictated the rest of the lyrics and we ended up with a song about the feeling of futility that is born from living in a capitalist society.” “When jamming and figuring out what vocal melodies fit with the instrumental parts, lyrics will often get improvised in the moment and sometimes never lose their foothold.” noted The Crowleys in a release. The lyrics were written in a similar style. Horlick wrote the rest of the piece on his piano at home, and brought it back to the band to build a more fulsome arrangement that reflected the group’s style. ![]() According to the band, the song started as an improvised jam, but guitarist Justyn Horlick found inspiration in the instrumentals. “Sewer Drain” came to fruition almost by accident. The finished sound is one of high energy psych-pop with firm roots in nostalgia. With a strong history, each member of the band provides their own experience and expertise in a truly collaborative songwriting process that ensures each piece of music is distinct. The addition of vocalist Guiliana Frontini in 2019 transitioned the group to create more melodically-driven songs, with much success. Immediately, the band was drawn to creating a dance-able collection of music, inspired by 60s rock, 80s pop and modern psych-rock. Cohen Wylie (guitar, vocals, production), Stuart Downie (drums, vocals), Justyn Horlick (synth, guitar) and Collin Horlick (bass, bass synth) started performing together in high school. Stuart Downie - Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area 28 followers 27 connections Join to view profile U.S. Most of The Crowleys have been together for over a decade- allowing the group to blend naturally over time. That said, the energetic instrumentals provide a hopeful contrast to the lyrics and we want the listener to feel that.” The contrast between those in their ivory towers and the down-trodden embodies the class-divide that exists due to systemic injustice. “The imagery in the song is quite strong – one might picture the homeless, felled trees, and the grey urban sprawl. “Giuliana’s lyrics fit with the song’s gritty, driving energy and continue with the dystopian themes of the two previous singles.” says a press release from the band. According to the band, the lyrics, written by vocalist Giulianna Frontini, are inspired by songs from The Shangri-Las, The Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison and other artists “who have songs about crying in the rain.” The third single to be released in anticipation of the band’s full-length record, “Sewer Drain” covers similar dystopian themes that the band explored on previous singles. ![]() It does not show recipients of ACP's Brevet 5000 award.Following the success of 2021 single, Lampshade, psych-rock-pop band The Crowleys are back with a new single, “Sewer Drain,” to be released May 25. The AUK Brevet 5000 requires a randonnée of 1200 km or more, SR, 1000 km, 24 hour team Arrow, plus other events to a total of 5000 km, all BR or BRM, all ridden within a 4 year period. To qualify for this award the rider needs to ride a Paris-Brest-Paris OR London-Edinburgh-London, another ride over 1300km, a 1000km, a 24 hour team ride, three Super-Randonneur series, plus any BR or BRM events to a total of 25,000 km! All must be completed within a six-year period. View Stuart Downie CA(SA)’s professional profile on LinkedIn.
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