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“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away....” There was a time in my life, before the most filthy and corrosive punk melted my neurons forever, in which C86, shoegaze and the fabulous late 80s indie rock were part of the daily menu for my ears... I have to admit that now it's too late, I'll never be a consumer of those wonderful sounds again, my brain is now too poisoned, but what I can't help is that all those charming effluvia come back to my head with so gorgeous tracks as this “Try”, first single off Picture That's debut album, on Martin Meyer's new label, Inscrutable Records. It's been over 10 years since the Durham twins, Allison (Mesh) and Shawn (touring drummer with Flasher, Gauche), started their first band with their friend Nick in St. Louis, Posture, which was hugely influential in their musical paths, and the result of all their experiences has resulted in this first release titled “Strum”. An amazing album written independently in their respective cities, which came to life in St. Louis during 2 sessions in which the Durham sisters wrote and recorded the parts collaboratively. Shawn is primarily a drummer but sings, plays guitar and drums on “Try“, and Allison plays bass and lead. Camera: Jenny Martinez Edited by Shawn Durham Recorded and mixed by Philip Jerome Lesicko at Rose Raft in New Douglas, Illinois Mastered by Alex Nagle Follow the band: “St. Louis natives Shawn and Allison Durham are carriers of a special magic. It’s that inner essence that blossoms beautifully wherever friendship and compassionate expression are found. Picture That, their new band, captures this energy perfectly. Together and separately, the twin sisters have contributed their essential selves to bands across the . in service of art and community. They got involved immediately as passionate show-goers, booking punk bands at their high school, playing in their own bands, and nourishing the people that make up this vast and brilliant international pop underground. The musical world of the Durham twins is beloved by all who know them, but to the uninitiated, it is like hidden treasure. Now, Inscrutable Records is sharing the map to this secret world with the release of Strum, Shawn and Allison’s debut as Picture That. Recorded masterfully with Philip J. Lesicko (Glow in the Dark Flowers, The Funs), Strum showcases the Durham twins’ singing, lyrical talents, and multi-instrumental prowess. A whole world emerges with opener “Undercover Letters.” It evokes more than just a rock band, topped with a transfixing vocal melody that sets the stage for the record ahead. “Try” has the heart and soul of an independent-rock classic while feeling like a totally new transmission. Shawn and Allison conjure the sublime with Strum, using the palette of guitar-driven post-punk, a touch of C86 style, and a poetic thoughtfulness. The songs stretch wide, reflecting on growing up, dreaming big, and the charms of the mundane. As Picture That, the Durham twins summon the deep and intangible expressions only a psychic connection allows. Strum invites all of us in to explore.“ - Reese Higgins Recorded at Rose Raft May 2021 - December 2023. Engineered and Mixed by Philip Lesicko All songs by Shawn and Allison Durham Mastered by Alex Nagle Drawing by Jane Ferry Border/Text by Jess Parke Tremendo Garaje: IG: FB: Disclaimer: Uploaded on behalf of the band
