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Sidekick (Deluxe Edition)

by Chris Hyson

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Golden Boy 05:11
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2.
Mike TV 03:59
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3.
Swedish Lullaby (feat. Frida Touray) 02:15
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4.
Honey Magnet (feat. Josh Arcoleo) 06:44
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5.
Slow Thing (feat. Soren Bryce) 05:07
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6.
Ned Leplin 03:51
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The Bud And The Root (feat. Alison Sudol) 07:15
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8.
Pinecone (feat. Joe Webb) 05:56
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9.
Windows Down (feat. Alison Sudol) 03:39
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10.
Hayfever 02:20
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11.
The Bud and the Root - Meteor Mix 03:33
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12.
Do You Mind (feat. Frida Touray) 03:53
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Chris Hyson releases 4 new tracks from his latest Album Sidekick.

Powerful and compelling, Sidekick is a major new album with collaboration at its core, featuring incredible singers including Frida Touray, Alison Sudol and Soren Bryce as well as instrumentalists Josh Arcoleo and Joe Webb.

Citing influences ranging from James Blake to Bjork and Radiohead, Chris’ music is uplifting, soaked with sun-drenched harmonies, but underwritten with darker sub-tones and a melancholy that deeply enriches the music and emotional narrative.

Over the last decade Chris has built a formidable reputation for his refreshing perspective, taste, and integrity as a producer who enhances the music and serves the song. As a result, many London based artists have sought out Chris to produce their music, notably Jordan Rakei for Ninja Tune. Sidekick is Chris’ first album as a solo artist, and it’s been a long time in the making.

“Sidekick represents friendship and trust and how that can translate into music. The fact I’ve known Joe Alex, Alex and Lloyd for so long allowed us to have no guards up whilst making music together. There is no judgement but just mutual respect all around; this gave us freedom to take risks, to push ourselves, and not be scared about getting something wrong. I felt this process helped me reach more truth in my music, which as a producer is that thing I strive for most: honesty, vulnerability and communicating truth and emotion.” – Chris Hyson

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released February 29, 2024

Chris Hyson - Bass, Synths, Celeste, Upright Piano, Drum Programming (except track 10)
Alex Haines - Guitars (except track 10)
Joe Webb - Piano, Synths (except track 3)
Lloyd Haines - Acoustic Drums, Percussion (except track 4 and 10)
Josh Arcoleo - Tenor Saxophone (track 4 & track 5)
Soren Bryce -Vocals (track 5)
Frida Touray - Vocals (track 3 and 12)
Alison Sudol - Vocals (track 7, 9, 11)

Produced by Chris Hyson
Recorded at Giant Wafer Studios, 24th - 28th May 2021 - Engineered by Alex Killpartrick
Vocals recorded in Hackney, London - Autumn 2021
Mixed by Alex Killpartrick in January 2022
Mastered by Guy Davie at Electric Mastering on the 18th March 2022


All music by Chris Hyson, Alex Haines & Joe Webb
Except
Swedish Lullaby (feat. Frida Touray): Chris Hyson, Alex Haines & Frida Touray
Honey Magnet (feat. Josh Arcoleo): Chris Hyson, Alex Haines, Joe Webb & Josh Arcoleo
Slow Thing (feat. Soren Bryce): Chris Hyson, Alex Haines, Joe Webb & Soren Bryce
The Bud and the Root (feat. Alison Sudol): Chris Hyson , Alex Haines , Alison Sudol & Joe Webb
Windows Down (feat. Alison Sudol): Chris Hyson , Alex Haines, Alison Sudol
Hayfever: Chris Hyson, Joe Webb
The Bud and The Root - Meteor Mix: Chris Hyson
Do You Mind (feat. Frida Touray): Chris Hyson, Friday Touray

Album artwork by Oli Bentley, Split
Photos by Angus McDonald

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Chris Hyson London, UK

Chris Hyson is a London based multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer. He studied at the RWCMD and the Royal Academy of Music in London, where he developed his keen sensitivity and creative flair for composition, indulging an appetite for writing that has since led to a professional portfolio spanning performance, composition, and production.
‘An exceptional musician’ New York Times ... more

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