Hailing from London, UK, Stomp Box Choir carry a name that would well fit a folk or Americana outfit. Yet, what one finds in the project is quite far from it. Embodying a great deal of electronic influences, as well as a committed songwriting ethos, the British duo lands on a rather eclectic formula, one that orients itself towards aural cinematic territories and lyrical introspection. ‘Slow Burning Memory’ is the perfect evidence of that. Marking Stomp Box Choir’s latest effort, the piece follows up from the pair’s debut single, ‘Magnifier’. The two tracks have a lot in common. From the stunning and hypnotic vocals of collaborator Burcu Bahar Aydın, to the expansive and luscious arrangements, the project’s catalogue so far is packed with escapism and melancholy.
What more could you wish for? Stomp Box Choir make music for all the dreamers out there, for anyone often found in a stream of nostalgic thoughts. ‘Slow Burning Memory’ meets our higher expectations, with producer Howsie and songwriter Joe Stratton showcasing their artistic alchemy. Compared to its predecessor, the new single ventures towards electro-pop territories with a certain kinetic energy, yet always maintaining its hazy emotional character. As the track progresses, Howsie’s nuanced synth work gets more refined and niche, but also more noisy and alternative, a sign that Stomp Box Choir draw from a large pool of influences.
Sharing bits of the creative process that ultimately led to ‘Slow Burning Memory’, Stomp Box Choir explains: “Like our debut single, the initial ideas for ‘Slow Burning Memory’ go back a few years, around 2021 during Covid. The original chord progression came together after my brother sent over a drum loop and simple bass line, which sparked the whole direction (and he’ll be credited!). Joe and I had spent years sharing demos and ideas remotely while playing in bands throughout the 2010s, and that process naturally carried over into this project.”
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