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MH-260 Her Space Holiday - XOXO, Panda And The New Kid Revival  Putting some space between himself and the computer that has provided the basis for so much of his recent work, Marc Bianchi has taken the last two years to focus on what got him into music in the first place, writing connective songs and working out the layers of sound he hears in his head. The results are a new persona, XOXO, Panda, and the reinforcement of the feelings of personal and artistic freedom that drive his music. Loose and carefree arrangements of guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, shakers, glockenspiel, and drums lay the foundation for vocal storytelling sing-a-longs. XOXO, Panda And The New Kid Revival is a brilliant calling card for Her Space Holiday’s newly awakened alter-ego, and a watershed moment in his growth as a songwriter and performer. |
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| Reviews Summary |
| Guitar pop songs that are as charming as they are simple - Rolling Stone / That he can switch up styles so frequently and make solid records says something special about Bianchi - Pop Matters / Melodies have that wonderful undefinable quality that makes you want to hear them over and over... Killer indie pop cuts - Babysue |
| Bibio (a.k.a. Stephen Wilkinson) is the magical mythical creature in the form of a fly that makes pretty music. Ok, so, maybe he is not really a mythical creature in the form of a fly but this guy definitely makes magical and pretty music. He hails from England and is roofed under Mush Records. I think I will nominate Bibio for making the most ticklish spring time music, this year ever. Think: bees and butterflies and dandelions. (Achoo!). It is summery and it beats the dirt out of winter morning in Arizona in the face. Ladies and gentlemen, I present you: Vignetting the Compost. If you live in a cold-climate region, you probably long for an accelerating mass of explosives to keep you warm. It is probably a good idea to hold that thought first and give Bibio a chance. Vignetting the Compost will turn your wintertime to spring. And your springtime to summer too. Also think: leprechauns and rainbows and lucky charms. And a gallon of sunshine. Maybe in the middle of this album you will find yourself barefooted in an open meadow guided by birds and squirrels into a magical forest. Who knows where you will end up? - ...And Music Will Set You Free |
