Wasuremono

Wiltshire quartet Wasuremono release new single ‘Fill Your Lungs’ today. It’s the final preview of new album ‘Let’s Talk, Pt. 2’, out January 28th, which is the second half of an ambitious double record, initiated with the release of ‘Pt. 1’ in 2021 via The Wilderness Records. This saw the band gain acclaim from The Observer, PASTE, The Line of Best Fit; as well being BBC 6 Music’s album of the day. 

More morose in tone than other releases, ‘Fill Your Lungs’ nonetheless falls into the liminal space, both in terms of sonic colouring and thematic beats, that Wasuremono so often explore. Matching their dreamy soundscapes and ever shifting instrumentation with emotional uncertainty, and acceptance of the transience of life and the people you meet along the way. Songwriter William Southward explains succinctly:  

"It’s a song about the twists and turns of life and how the ones who pass on become a part of you. 

This was the last song I wrote on the album and a fitting single to end on. I love the progression of this song, how it takes you on an unexpected journey."

William is most at home in his musical shed, twisting and tinkering with sound, adding different elements and instruments to an ever-boiling sonic stew. All whilst paying dear attention to his lyrics, never dodging the realities around mental health conversation, as exemplified by the titular imperative of the ‘Let’s Talk’ twin package.   

Going the split album route wasn’t always the plan, with the confusion of our current time being turned towards a positive, as Southward goes on to explain: 

“With all the delays to tours and release plans due to COVID-19, I spent a lot more time writing new material. That’s where the decision to put out a double album came about. Both parts will be album length”

Falling into a similar space to Pizzagirl, Barrie, Girl Ray and The Undercover Dream Lovers in their addictive, sophisticated LoFi pop, Wasuremono’s messages and sounds have had particular resonance. This has created a cult fan following, as well as opening doors at key cultural gate-keepers. Steve Lamacq and Lauren Laverne at BBC 6 Music have been key champions, with spins also coming in from Radio 1 and Apple Music 1. The likes of The Guardian, The Observer, PASTE,  The Line of Best Fit, DORK Magazine and Louder Than War at press have been singing their praises. 

On the live side, support slots with the iconic Flaming Lips and Phosphorescent have seen the band take in legendary London venues the Shepherd’s Bush Empire and KOKO. 

Wasuremono are William Southward, Madelaine Ryan, Phoebe Phillips and Isaac Phillips.