Thistle EP, by Manatee Commune

Thistle EP

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EJ Olsen Without becoming overly saccharine, Thistle has encapsulated the best of the Pacific Northwest in a 21-minute journey through delightfully sunny and (sometimes literally) bubbly soundscapes. The field recordings and unique samplings are what set this record apart, and the Commune does an excellent job here at keeping the textures and layering lush and complex without becoming dense and overpowering. Favorite track: Blueberry.

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1.	Brick Orange 04:07	buy track
2.	Blueberry 03:38	buy track
3.	Clay ft. Marina Price 03:29	buy track
4.	Interlude 00:50	buy track
5.	Contain You ft. Maiah Manser 04:24	buy track
6.	Simple Lessons 04:22	buy track

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Amidst the lush environs of his northwest roots, Manatee Commune has fermented an organically molded electronic sound that has been saturating festivals and teasing the synapses of audiophiles over the last few years, earning him the title of best electronic artist by the Seattle Weekly, a nationally aired feature on NPR's Weekend Edition, and being named a favorite by CMJ. With violin arrangements, nuanced programming and pressure-sensitive LED drum breaks peppering the audio-visual experience of his participatory live performances, Manatee aka Grant Eadie's tracks have grown tentacles that stretch deep into the dancefloor, fueled by natural overtones that he extracts from field recordings.

Led by the gorgeously clattering single "Clay" featuring Marina Price, his new Thistle EP represents a fresh beginning for the young producer and multi-instrumentalist. Reimagining his musical approach by opening his studio and microphone to friends, collaborators and loved ones, Eadie was able to release fountains of inventive energy from these deeply personal interactions, inspired by anybody who had a story, a melody or a stumbling beat to share. Simultaneously he re-invented his live show, refining the ingredients that keep his crowds dancing and hungry for more. The resulting Thistle EP amplifies the key elements that get Manatee Commune audiences bouncing, while cultivating his warm and textured production aesthetic to further complexity, layer by shimmering layer.

Out February 2016 on Bastard Jazz Recordings, the Thistle EP prefaces Manatee Commune's national tour as he navigates towards the release of his full length album with the label in early Summer.

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released February 26, 2016

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