May 2007
New LP Out Now
The new Sunray LP ‘Tomorrow’ is out now on CD through Strawberry Recording Company and Cargo Records UK. The latest album includes all Sunray’s Earworm singles and a wealth of new material on CD for the first time. You can order ‘Tomorrow’ and other Sunray releases from info@sunraymusic.co.uk
Limited-Edition Lathe Cut
Sunray has released ‘Halogen Melody’, taken from the 1995 ‘Dreamachine Music’ sessions. Previously only available on Acid Tapes (TAB 122), the track is now available as a one-sided, clear 8” lathe cut - each with unique handmade sleeves, insert, Sunray postcard and stickers. Strictly limited to 23 copies. Available from info@sunraymusic.co.uk
Data 70 Release
Also new this month is Data 70 ‘Space Loops Volume 2’, featuring Bob Bhamra (West Norwood Cassette Library) and Jon Chambers (Sunray). Ten more one-minute electronic loops on coloured 7” vinyl from Enraptured Records
October 2006
Sunray now has a myspace site featuring the latest news, discography, press, live footage and more. Visit www.myspace.com/sunraymusic
August 2006
Sunray is recording tracks at Mother Digital Studios, Sheffield, for the second Sunray album, due out early 2007, through Strawberry Recording Co.
July 2006
Sunray has released a new 12” single, ‘Ocean EP’, featuring Sonic Boom. The first Sunray release since last year’s ‘Retrospective In Stereo’ LP, the single is released through Earworm Records, on the Earworm Gold Series (EGS 009). See Earworm press release below.
Press Release
SUNRAY Featuring SONIC BOOM
Ocean EP
Earworm Records EGS009
The first release of the year for Earworm sees another collaboration between the mighty Sunray and Sonic Boom.
Having previously joined forces for the incredible side-long 'Music for the Dreammachine' 12" a couple of years back, the pair release a phenomenal 13-minute take on the Velvets 'Ocean' which starts with a seemingly faithful take on the Lou Reed gem. However, brace yourself for take off midway through as it takes on a whole new route to the stars. A two-chord drone dream laced with farfisa, Sonic's hushed vocals and Starstreamer and buzzing Moogs.
Released on 12" only, clocking in at a value-for-money 25 minutes, the b-side is equally strong. Sunray's 'I Wish You Were Mine' hits you like an early bluesy spiritualized, and final track 'One-Note Jam' is, as the title suggests, a fuzz drenched, one-chord stomp which closed a recent live show. Incredible stuff house in a beautiful psych sleeve to boot.
