Light For The Midnight [LP]

Cold Specks - Light For The Midnight [LP]

Cold Specks returns with her fourth album, Light for theMidnight. Available on limited edition vinyl and CD ecopack with lyric.Following the acclaim of her first three records (I Predicta Graceful Expulsion [2012], Neuroplasticity [2014],and Fool's Paradise [2017]), Cold Specks (Al Spx) hassolidified her reputation as a singular voice in modernmusic. From her spellbinding a capella performance onLater... with Jools Holland to collaborations with Moby,Massive Attack, and Michael Gira of Swans, Cold Speckshas consistently delivered artistry that resonates.With Light for the Midnight, she embarks on her mostpersonal journey yet. At its core, the album is a rawand deeply emotional reflection on endurance, survival,and transformation. A collection of fervent ballads andatmospheric pop songs, it channels Spx's soulful voiceinto expansive sonic worlds.The album was conceived during a challenging periodin Spx's life. Work began in 2019 amidst struggles withmental health, experiences that are deeply embeddedin the music. Yet, despite its personal origins, Spxemphasizes its universality: ''I definitely wanted to reflecton the last couple of years because it impacted me somuch, but I also wanted the audience to walk away withthis album. You know, the songs belong to them once Irelease them.''The record was crafted in Toronto and Bristol, with Spxco-producing alongside Adrian Utley of Portisheadand Ali Chant (known for working with Perfume Genius,Dry Cleaning, and Aldous Harding). It features stringarrangements by Owen Pallett (Taylor Swift, Lana DelRey, Sampha) and additional contributions from GrahamWalsh of Holy Fuck. Spx also worked with a stellar lineupof collaborators, including Chantal Kreviazuk (Drake,Kendrick Lamar), Malcolm Middleton of Arab Strap, BenChristophers, Ed Harcourt, and Jonathan Quarmby.Light for the Midnight captures Cold Specks at her mostvulnerable and powerful, weaving stories of struggleinto stunning compositions that resonate deeply. It is analbum of hope and transformation.