Cargo Records

Parlour 9 Sessions : The Sound Of Lo-Fi Superior (Vol. 1)

(Volume One) features 12 unpolished and undeniably groundbreaking recordings from up and coming underground UK bands Dolium, Salvo, Empty Vessels and The Betes Noires.

Parlour 9 Sessions are in fact the brainchild of Dolium front-man and producer Reece Adamo, who essentially wishes to make records by applying his impressive, lo-fi recording techniques to as many other REAL bands out there on the underground as is humanly possible. Each session was recorded using just basic, portable recording equipment and in a valiant bid to capture the true essence of each artist, Parlour 9 have ventured into rehearsal rooms, attics and living rooms in order to deliver these recordings.

The sessions have mostly been rushed, unorganised and at times, frighteningly under-equipped for the task(s) at hand, yet many believe that the urgency of each session shines brightly from within the fabric of the recording and anything lacking due to 'technical incorrectness' is easily made up for in both energy and sonic vitality.

It's been a long time coming, but the Dolium way of doing things is finally getting some of the attention it deserves. Lo-fi recordings needn't be inferior to expensive, well planned-out 'properly recorded' ones anymore. In actual fact, lo-fi recordings like these often contain more energy, passion and true essence of a band than any studio recording could ever possess. The proof is in the pudding folks... Just take a fooking bite and experience it for yourselves!