Cosmo Sheldrake - New Single "Old Ocean"
Both captivating and poignant – On his recent single Cosmo Sheldrake addresses environmental threats.
February 22, 2024
The multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, accomplished live improviser and field recordist recently shared "Stop The Music" and "Does The Swallow Dream Of Flying" giving a first impression on his long awaited second full-length album "Eyes To The Ear". Known for his experimental music, he also addresses issues that affect our environment and nature in his music.
“Old Ocean” is, in part, a response to the threats plaguing ocean habitats and fauna. It features an intro, the track “Old Ocean,” and an additional track titled “I Did And I Don’t And I Do.” The main track is a melancholy love letter to the sea, praising the ocean in all its forms, whether calm, whether stormy / whether green or blue / whether vain, whether haughty / whether win or lose.
On the new track, Cosmo says: “‘Old Ocean,' like many songs on this album, was made almost entirely using solar power. I spent much of 2020 and some of 2021 living in a small off-grid cottage powered by an unpredictable generator, so I made a temporary solar-powered studio. Around this time there was a lot of discussion of so-called 'alternative facts', and the idea of truth was becoming ever more slippery in public discourse. In this song, I try to make sense of these developments against the ever-present backdrop of acidification, dead zones, deep sea mining, coral reef bleaching, overfishing, noise pollution, and many other threats that the ocean faces.”
The song comes alongside a stunning visual piece, directed by Lemon Thief. You can watch the video here.
"Eye To The Ear" was produced by Cosmo himself and mixed by Dilip Harris (King Krule, Micachu, Mount Kimbie) and features 21 tracks combining traditional instrumentation, electronic production, and field recordings ranging from celebratory anthems to soulful elegies and irresistible dance numbers.
The long-awaited album will be out April, 12.
You can listen to the songs here.
We represent these songs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Tour dates:
18.05.24 Germany, Cologne, Bürgerhaus Stollwerck (upgraded)
20.05.24 Germany, Hamburg, Knust
21.05.24 Germany, Berlin, Metropol (upgraded)
22.05.24 Germany, Munich, Theaterfabrik (upgraded)
28.05.24 Austria, Vienna, Konzerthaus
