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LP – Strictly Limited Edition Vinyl. Only 500 copies pressed for worldwide. Cold Specks returns with her fourth album,Light for the Midnight.
Following the acclaim of her first three records (I Predict a Graceful Expulsion [2012], Neuroplasticity [2014], and FoolsParadise [2017]), Cold Specks (Al Spx) has solidified her reputation as a singular voice in modern music. From her spellbinding
acapella performance on Later with Jools Holland to collaborations with Moby, Massive Attack, and Michael Gira of Swans,Cold Specks has consistently delivered artistry that resonates.
With Light for the Midnight, she embarks on her most personal journey yet. At its core, the album is a raw and deeplyemotional reflection on endurance, survival, and transformation. A collection of fervent ballads and atmospheric pop songs,it channels Spxs soulful voice into expansive sonic worlds.
The album was conceived during a challenging period in Spxs life. Work began in 2019 amidst struggles with mental health,experiences that are deeply embedded in the music. Yet, despite its personal origins, Spx emphasises its universality: “I
definitely wanted to reflect on the last couple of years because it impacted me so much, but I also wanted the audience towalk away with this album. You know, the songs belong to them once I release them.
The record was crafted in Toronto and Bristol, with Spx co-producing alongside Adrian Utley of Portishead and Ali Chant (known for working with Perfume Genius, Dry Cleaning, and Aldous Harding). It features string arrangements by Owen
Pallett (Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Sampha) and additional contributions from Graham Walsh of Holy Fuck. Spx also workedwith a stellar lineup of collaborators, including Chantal Kreviazuk (Drake, Kendrick Lamar), Malcolm Middleton of Arab
Strap, Ben Christophers, Ed Harcourt, and Jonathan Quarmby.
Light for the Midnight captures Cold Specks at her most vulnerable and powerful, weaving stories of struggle into stunningcompositions that resonate deeply. It is an album of hope and transformation.
Available on limited edition vinyl and CD eco pack with lyric booklet.
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