Following the passing of Northwest artist Richard Swift in 2018, friends of his launched the Fug Yep Soundation, a 7” record series whose goal "is to raise awareness for addiction and bring community to those suffering." Proceeds from these singles will go directly support the Swift family as well as MusiCares and Music Support UK.
Last year, Lucius released two covers — “Christmas Time Is Here” and “Keep Me Hanging On” — for their release. This year, Swift's former bandmates The Shins share two new tracks, “Waimanalo” and “Trapped By The Sea.” Both songs were written and produced by James Mercer, inspired and with artwork by Richard Swift. The 7" marks the band's first new music since their 2017 LP Heartworms. Listen to the songs below and pre-order a single here.
There was something magical about the Sunday night Sasquatch Music Fest performance by The Shins. Or maybe it just felt "magical." The stage was covered in giant paper flowers, with stems taller than the musicians and blooms bigger than their heads. (Ego jokes aside; everyone seems to have perfectl…
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