Fawns of Love x Robin Guthrie - Someday (Robin Guthrie Version)

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Release date: 7/3/2020

Side A: Someday (Robin Guthrie Version)

Side B: Never Sing For Joy

"Someday (Robin Guthrie Version)” (Kingfisher Bluez) was recorded and mixed by Robin Guthrie of Cocteau Twins, who created his own version of the track that originally appeared on the previously released Permanent LP (Test Pattern). Guthrie creates an ethereal and earnest mood to his version of “Someday” by contributing multiple lush guitar tracks, bass guitar, keys, and drums. The B-side features “Never Sing For Joy” which was recorded both by the Andreottis and at Cave Studio by Josiah Mazzaschi. The track showcases Jenny's lyrical themes of isolation and nihilism while using the Moog synthesizer as a primary instrument.

“If the original version of “Someday” leaned new wave, then the latest version has plunged headfirst into coldwave. There is no trace of the original’s drum machine, where Guthrie has instead opted for broad strokes of murky synth melodies. However, you want to categorize the individual iterations, Fawns of Love as a whole have claimed a significant portion of the post-punk. Permanent spills over with movements on their prized Moog, and “Never Sing for Joy,” the b-side to the new single, further tightens their grip on the genre, right down to its nihilist message. And yet, the release elicits warmth—it is Fawns of Love’s way of reassuring us in uncertain times.” – Grimy Goods