We’re pleased to announce the debut album from our newest signing – The Sick Man Of Europe.

The Sick Man Of Europe demo tape arrived in a brown manila envelope accompanied by a short typewritten letter. Information was limited but what was clear, from the name, the imagery and typography, right through to the music – the project arrived almost fully formed. Minimal, but with a strong eye for the right detail.

On the eponymous debut album, that eye is focussed firmly on the battle between the internal and the external; the tensions between human identity, technological advancement and the pursuit of meaning in the modern world.

Lead single ‘Obsolete‘ was the first track written for The Sick Man Of Europe. “There’s nothing more human than the fear of the inevitable and we’re reminded of it everywhere we look,” TSMOE explains. “As the relentless pace of progress takes over, everything we’ve ever made is retired so quickly in the name of endless growth. At what point do we become obsolete?”

The Sick Man Of Europe will be released on limited edition ‘Sanguine Red’ vinyl (edition of 400), black vinyl, CD (edition of 500) and digital. LP + T-shirt bundle exclusive to Bandcamp.