{"product_id":"wallis-protect-me-from-my-friends-printed-sleeve","title":"Wallis - protect me from my friends [printed sleeve]","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: BOU004\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 04 Oct 2024\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Techno\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoudica is proud to present their first record of 2024, featuring an artist who holds a special place within the platform - none other than DJ and producer Wallis.\u003cbr\u003eDJ, live-act and former mastering engineer, Wallis speaks for a generation searching for novelty and emotion in the electronic music realm.\u003cbr\u003eSharp engineering skills coupled with a unique approach to sound design allowed her to develop a trademark sound. Using an array of synthesisers, effects units, and experimental studio techniques, Wallis produces melancholic electronic music rapidly shifting between different patterns and atmospheres.\u003cbr\u003eShe tours as a DJ and Live Act around the world, having played large festivals such as DGTL or renowned clubs like Berghain, and will happily play at a large stage one day but at a small intimate sweaty basement the next.\u003cbr\u003eIn 2024, she started producing music for fashion shows and debuted that project by creating the music for the entire Natasha Zinko runway show at London Fashion Week February 2024.\u003cbr\u003eThe EP's opening track, \"Hell is a Girl from Before (Rainy Summer Mix),\" introduces a stirring blend of emotions. Starting with an emotional melody, accompanied by synths and a plucked instrument, it swiftly transitions into energetic segments driven by the drums. Vocals emerge, their words almost imperceptible, adding an intimate layer to the experience. The track maintains a steady pace, evoking the ambience of a rainy summer day. This creates a melancholic yet hopeful mood, transporting listeners through a journey of introspection.\u003cbr\u003eAs \"Protect Me From My Friends\" unfolds, it feels like being whisked away to a new dimension, greeted by otherworldly, robotic sounds. The introspective journey of the previous track mutates into raw emotions, driven forward by a relentless bassline. Clear vocals take the forefront, guiding the listener through the sonic landscape, only to be interrupted by the commanding presence of the bassline, which assumes the main character role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \"Sleeping Pills Are Gone,\" an atmospheric and gloomy introduction is abruptly interrupted by an acid and hefty bassline that dynamically evolves throughout the track, plunging the listener into an eyes-open dream born of a sleepless night. The vocals echo the track's title, creating a haunting repetition. Wallis strategically grants brief breaks, constructing a powerful crescendo that heightens the experience. These are momentary escapes before immersing the listener once more into the hypnotic trance induced by the solid four-to-the-floor march.\u003cbr\u003eClosing the EP with a striking finale, \"Teenage Apocalypse\" introduces a clunky melody that encapsulates the signature sound of the record. Characteristic vocals weave throughout, guiding the listener towards the track's crescendo. Driven by a flawless fusion of drums, the song transitions seamlessly into a powerful breakbeat moment, accompanied by yet another impeccable bassline. True to its title, it evokes the intensity of a day of judgment, leaving a lasting impact as the EP draws to a close.\u003cbr\u003eThis EP is a testament to Wallis's growth as a producer and her fantastic storytelling ability through sound.\u003cbr\u003eIn the artist's words: \"Sometimes life takes a weird turn. Angry, confused and dealing with moral: this EP targets the pain and absurdity of attachment and strongly themes Gregg Araki's teenage apocalypse trilogy. The artwork poem plastered on the wall was written by wallis.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks\u003cbr\u003eA1    hell is a girl from before (rainy summer mix)\u003cbr\u003eA2    protect me from my friends\u003cbr\u003eB1    sleeping pills are gone\u003cbr\u003eB2    teenage apocalypse\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boudica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44475432829084,"sku":"BOU004","price":12.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/0_5d311b93-33ea-44a2-897f-01497c23a260.jpg?v=1727114134","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/wallis-protect-me-from-my-friends-printed-sleeve","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}