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@mel__keane is now officially out on Deardogs
PIPEWORX is the new release from Irish composer, visual artist and designer Mel Keane (formerly known as Frog of Earth, and notably a member of the band Princ€ss)
For the last two or so years, Mel has been researching and making work in response to the pipe band tradition (bagpipe and snare drum military adjacent marching bands), which is found mostly in countries that have been colonized by the UK, such as Ireland. This new record came as the result of this research, exploring the instability and directness of the bagpipes, but leaving behind the triumphant and militant qualities of pipe band music. Instead, aiming for something more emotionally ambiguous, or even melancholic.
Written, produced and mixed by Mel Keane
Mastered by The Bastard
Artwork and design by MK
Out as a 12’’ LP (180g, 33RPM) with silver Pantone printing on covers + labels. Edition of 250 copies distributed by
@officepsr and available to buy directly on Deardogs’ website (cheaper) and/or Bandcamp (links in bio)
Soon available in several record shops across the globe + digital available pretty much everywhere
Huge love to Mel for this beautiful release 🤍
We’ll celebrate it in two weeks in Brussels
@pilarbrussels for our next event with Mel, Zulu, Oto Ninski and Jano. Infos and tickets on our website
++ we’ll do a DJ set with Mel on
@kiosk.radio the day of the event, Friday, May 8th !
🥁