Stop Existing, Start Living

by The Dark Lights

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    releases 01 July 2013

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Game Of Two Hearts
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Ghosts

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The Dark Lights, a London-based band, which was formed in Australia by founding members Matt Ho and Rachel Ho, are known for their dynamic indie post-punk electronica. After the success of their debut EP, “The Boy Who Saw Through Walls”, in the Autumn of 2012 the band line-up changed, recruiting Tristan Roe on vocals and Francisco Sousa on drums. The now Australian-Anglo-Portuguese quartet are set to release their sophomore EP “Stop Existing, Start Living”, due out July 2013.

Recorded and produced by the band and mixed by Adelaide-based American John De Michele, the new release captures a more organic sound than its predecessor, whilst still representing the contrast and energy that is The Dark Lights. As suggested in the title, "Stop Existing, Start Living", the vocals draw on personal experiences close to Tristan Roe, at times moving, often analytical, but invariably sincere. With contrast and balance, The Dark Lights pioneer their signature sound, through Matt Ho’s intricate guitar parts and Rachel Ho and Francisco Sousa’s driving rhythm section, adding subtle electronics throughout each track.

credits

releases 01 July 2013
Tristan Roe - Vocals
Matthew Ho - Guitar / Vocals
Rachel Ho - Bass / Programming
Francisco Sousa - Drums / Percussion

Recorded by Rachel Ho at Bally Studios & Coppermill Studios, London
Mixed by John DeMichele at Rosa Scorpio Studio, Adelaide
Mastering by Paul Logus, PLX Studios, New York
Artwork by Paul Hayward

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tags: alternative diy electronica indie london band post punk London

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From opposite ends of the earth; The Dark Lights are a band of glorious contrasts with pop sensibilities, brooding yet upbeat, angular yet soulful.

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Track Name: Sticks And Stones
Verse 1

This reckless chapter has run it’s course,
Try to feel no remorse, I hope it’s the same for you.
Are we through? Are we in this together,
You change like the weather, make up your mind will you.
Your performance your stage what a show,
How am I meant to know?, I’m not a mind reader.
I know why you’ve chosen this path,
Want to smile, want to laugh, forget the sadness I bring you.


Chorus

Now we’re on …
Red alert, alert, alert,
These names will never hurt, won’t hurt, won’t hurt,
Stick and stones, break bones, break bones, I’m home,
I’d rather sleep alone, sleep has lost it’s comfort.


Verse 2

Now you’ve tasted you’re thirsty for more,
When you walk out the door I’m no longer existent.
You’re standing right here next to me,
Take a look, don’t you see that you’re acting so distant.
There’s no need to keep up this façade,
Reputations are tarred, time to stop this pretending.
You’re counting down all of the days,
This transitional phase just seems so never ending.


Chorus

Now we’re on…
Red alert, alert, alert,
These names will never hurt, won’t hurt, won’t hurt,
The sticks and stones, break bones, break bones, break bones,
You’re not coming home, I’m all alone.


Middle

Brick by brick we build up the walls around us
I can’t knock it down, I can’t climb over (x3).


Chorus/outro

These bricks, these bricks, these bricks,
Keep building up the wall, the wall, the wall,
We climb and then we fall, no chance at all,
The final curtain call for us on…
Red alert, alert, alert,
These names will never hurt, won’t hurt, won’t hurt,
The sticks and stones break bones, break bones, break bones,
It’s time to change your tone and
Go into the unknown.