Folk electronica artist Innes recently released his solo album ‘Bits’.
Entirely self produced – from the writing, the playing, the recording, production and artwork right through to the accompanying clips for tracks ‘Bells’, ‘Ocean’ and 'How Many' – Innes has independently constructed everything on the album.
Inspired by sources as diverse as Radiohead, Nick Drake and Superpitcher to WWII YouTube documentaries, ‘Bits’ also captures and marries Innes’ passion for the exploding '90s UK electronica scene with his bluegrass beginnings.
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Two years in the making Innes says: "I had to detach myself mentally while coming up with the ideas for songs, I did this by watching YouTube documentaries about WWII and learning German.
"I sat there in the studio with headphones on listening to German or watching documentaries while my hands did whatever they wanted on guitar or mandolin."
Currently trekking up and down the east coast with a handful of live shows, Innes reflects on 5 things he really should do, but like the majority of us never does. Bravo Innes.
1. Sleep more
It's 9pm and I really should go to bed. Just need to do this one little thing, I'll still get to bed on time… oops.2. Meditate/ do yoga
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3. Phone my mum
I have time tonight, but there's something really good on Netflix.4. Become a vegetarian
Imagine how smug I could be. But bacon tastes good, right? [Editor's note: Really, really, really tasty]5. Stop looking at my phone
What was life like before these things? Does anyone remember?Innes Shows
Sun 28 May - The Milk Factory (Brisbane)9-12 Jun - Peak Festival (Perisher)
Fri 16 Jun - Retro Bar (Brisbane)
