Gnod (R&D)

As part of their 20th year celebrations Gnod grace us with the latest output from their ongoing R&D project. Operating as a stripped back two piece the raw energy and sonic power shines through across the two tracks that make up ‘Nobody Knows this is Anywhere’. ‘Catholic FM’ and ’Sunset 102’ are but a fraction extracted from a mammoth 2 day recording session at Gnod farm back in 2019. Recorded straight to cassette at the time and with minimal editing done at some point over the past couple of years to bring these tracks to life. Gnod was formed back in 2006 and the band quickly made Salford's Islington Mill their home. It was at this same venue/studios/art space that Sacred Tapes was first born. Artists on the Sacred Tapes rosta frequently played at gigs and events with Gnod and some were released on the Gnod affiliated Tesla Taps label. Likewise members of Gnod would release solo material through Sacred Tapes often. And so it's with profound joy that we reforge those connections with this very special release. Through a number of line up changes over the years there has always been the constant presence of Chris Haslam and Paddy Shine, co-founders and core members of the band. Shine and Haslam started their R&D project in 2017 as a way to experiment and play around with new sounds, styles and influences. With releases on Riot Season, A Colourful Storm and Sound of Cobra, we are proud to present this latest Gnod R&D offering. All Music by Gnod. Performed, recorded, edited and Mixed by Paddy Shine and Chris Haslam. Mastered by Miles Whittaker. Artwork by John-Powell-Jones SLT PHONE HOME