Hairy Parents Records have been known for releasing cutting edge HipHop via a roster of uncompromising artists over the last eight years.In a change of direction the label is proud to present ‘The Shepherd’,bringing a whole new heap of musical ingredients to the labels alreadygrowing cook-book.
Whilst wandering lonely on a hill side in Wales, tending to hisbeloved flock, THE SHEPHERD, inspired by a whole range of influencesincluding funk, hip-hop, weird synthesizers, TV-Themes, Sci-Fi,werewolves and farm-based consumables, decided to return to thefarmhouse, get out his sampler, drum machine and synthesisers, andcreate a menu with his own hearty produce.
To help in his sonic quest, THE SHEPHERD invited around some of thelocals to make up the core flock. Hairy Parents own BEARD OF MEATS,assisting in the production process as well as inducing turntabletrickery. Multi-instrumentalist and rhythm landlord SAUCE MINT, playinganything from drums to bass and even blunts.
Other townsfolk helping out in the Shepherds quest are guitar heroesROB MOULD and MAT COLLETT, also featuring on vocals the soulfulstylings of SARAH J SCOTT (from Bristol based Sweet Laredo) and CLAYTONBOYLE (from Welsh based the valleys).
THE SHEPHERDS first release is the four track EP ‘PIE’, taken fromthe forthcoming album ‘FODDER’. The EP demonstrates the SHEPHERDS widemusical palette, from crunchy funk to elevating soundscapes, space-ageLatin thru soaring guitars.
The Shepherds ‘Pie’ is certain to offer up a variety of flavours.Pop it under the grill for twenty minutes and we are sure it’ll be ameal you’ll want to eat again and again.
The Shepherds debut album 'FODDER', coming in 2007
Click here to download The Shepherds 'PIE'