"Overmono said they wanted Pure Devotion to highlight the physicality of the studio process, and encompass the array of hands-on, delightfully kooky techniques they used to create the sounds across the album. “We ran tape over magnets, blew up some speakers, and finally utilized that dirt-cheap, overclocked FX unit we snaffled years ago in Bromley,” Overmono said. “We even oven-baked a cymbal covered in coffee grounds, crisps, and vinegar.”"
"Today, the duo released a lead single, “Lockup,” which retools Birmingham post-punk group Fast Relief’s “What A Waste” into a driving, four-on-the-floor club track. Give it a spin below. Overmono, the Welsh electronic duo of brothers Tom and Ed Russell, have announced their second album, Pure Devotion. Due out August 7 on XL Recordings, the follow-up to their 2023 debut features Ruthven, Kindora, Rock Floyd, and John Joseph Holt."
"Since the release of Good Lies, Overmono have stayed busy honing their live act, embarking on a world tour, recording a Boiler Room set in Manchester, and performing at Glastonbury Festival. In 2024, they released a remix of the Streets classic “Turn the Page” and collaborated with Fred Again.. and Lil Yachty for the single “Stayinit.” Read about Overmono’s “Good Lies” at No. 80 on The 100 Best Songs of 2023."
Overmono, the Welsh electronic duo, announced their second album Pure Devotion for release on August 7 via XL Recordings. The album follows their 2023 debut and includes tracks featuring Ruthven, Kindora, Rock Floyd, and John Joseph Holt. A lead single, “Lockup,” reworks Birmingham post-punk group Fast Relief’s “What A Waste” into a driving four-on-the-floor club track. Overmono said Pure Devotion focuses on the physicality of studio work and the hands-on, unconventional methods used to create album sounds. They described running tape over magnets, blowing up speakers, using an overclocked FX unit, and oven-baking a cymbal with coffee grounds, crisps, and vinegar. They have also toured globally, recorded a Boiler Room set, played Glastonbury, released a Streets remix, and collaborated with Fred Again.. and Lil Yachty.
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