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Sidekick

by Chris Hyson

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Golden Boy 05:11
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Mike TV 03:59
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Och du Du lyser upp himlen Den vackraste natten där du finns Och lova Att du aldrig släcker dig för någon Den ljuvaste stjärnan Ibland oss
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Wake up On the wrong side Keep your head up Maybe next time I'm asleep at the wheel. In the healing Is a slow thing Starts with distance Leads to absence In the healing Is a slow thing It's a slow thing
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Ned Leplin 03:51
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quiet as the night descends just as softly as your body bends folded milk and honey waves all the silk and bone and butter shapes bitter leaf and pouring rain come sifting through the window panes press your cheek so close to mine taste the salt and sugar in the brine kiss the petal of your hands So warm and wonderful you only have To be there Oh love it is here In patience, in tear In wound and in fear My love it is here Oh it's all in you The ripening fruit The bud and the root You grow and you move And you move And you move And you grow And you lose And you grow And you move And you bloom
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about

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

credits

released March 31, 2023

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

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

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
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