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new #1Dads LP 'Every Little Fire'

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Today my album “Every Little Fire” is released into the world. I sometimes think about how the role of the artist is to light a torch which is then thrown into the collective void that it may illuminate the surroundings briefly and provide some hope, light and direction to those who witness it, before it is eventually swallowed by the great nothingness. One torch by itself only providing so much light but collectively the illumination is powerful. And so here I stand about to release this torch from my grip, that it may be taken by the natural forces, that it may lessen the shadows, that it may twinkle in the eyes of those who have come to watch the cascade of all these little fires.

This album is an outward expression of all the life I’ve lived over the last 5-6 years, and so spans Covid, babies, old houses, new houses, international moves, new lives, loss, grief, love, fatigue. It’s sat in the background patiently watching me as I ran around like a madman, an actually insane person, trying to get some purchase on his own life. It waited until, in my not knowing what do to do next, I would pick up a guitar, or notepad or sit at the keyboard. It was in no rush to finish itself. It helped me find and remember the joy in making, the child-like satisfaction in a creative process (and not the product). It helped me remember that I have something to say.

Thank you as always for your love and support of this project, and for reminding me of your love and support when I often forget it, and for the messages of how the music has helped you in some way, being a soundtrack to your joys and griefs. This music is yours now x

A huge thank you to all the beautiful, creative, generous souls who gave of themselves in contribution to this music. Co-pro Chris Hyson, drums Lloyd Haines, bass Antoine Katz, BVs Georgia Potter, Jordan White, flute Luis Almau, strings Zac Barter, artwork Van Bartel, Myka Wallace, Simoen Van Der Meent. by @tomiansek

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#1Dads real album artwork could be yours! 13 lucky polaroids of my mug, signed, with awesome artwork by @bestfootforward randomly slipped into the vinyl packages by @programrecords. Available via web-store, retail or on tour. Good luck! by @tomiansek

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12 days ago

#1Dads had the best day at the Marsh Barton Social Club in Exeter filming one of the sweetest music videos I’ve ever been a part of. Some behind the scenes from the day. Huge shout out to all involved, and my love and immense gratitude to all who gave their time, skill and patience!

Director / Producers @geoffwideeyed @calandjord
DOP & Steady Cam coreymilo__
Focus Puller @vato_beridze_films
Art Dept @rosemaccc
Gaffer @jonnyfinnis
Spark @milotravers
Editor @geoffwideeyed
Colourist coreymilo__
Camera Trainee / Runner - Imogen Bott

Featuring Dance AM

Supporting Cast
Rozie Bentley - @evilpixi3
Jo Dennis - @betsyjocaulfield
Peter Thompson
John Hammond
Chole Anslow @chloevalentine_xo

Thanks to Wendy Harris and all at Dance AM @strictlywendy
Thanks to Andy Hancock at @marsh_barton_social_club by @tomiansek

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16 days ago

#1Dads album tour final call! Absolute dream sitch with ticket sales 🙏 final tickets remaining for a few shows!
We’d also love to welcome to the tour a slew of incredible guests @rubymarygill @harrisonhughs @rohinjones @_g.i.m.m.y_ @banffmusic @letterbox.lily @silverthreads_band @oscarosheamusic @abbywallacemusic @mycherie_music @anna.schneid by @tomiansek

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17 days ago

#1Dads tour is 💬 last chance to join the fun. New album ‘Every Little Fire’ out Oct 16. by @tomiansek

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19 days ago

#1Dads London show is now on sale! Tickets via link in bio. This is a one-off show thanks to @eatyourownears also thanks to @stmatthiasmusic by @tomiansek

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24 days ago

#1Dads ‘Hard Questions’ a song about soul-searching, tough conversations and shared lives. The video is one of the loveliest I’ve ever been a part of making too. A big shout out and thank you to the beautiful and generous souls at the Marsh Barton Social Club in Exeter, go watch the full vid! by @tomiansek

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25 days ago

London! Let’s hang out. It’s been a while x
Tickets on sale Thursday. taken in St Matthias' Church, Stoke Newington by @tomiansek

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a month ago

Own a piece of the original album artwork! We’ll be randomly slipping these signed original pieces into 13 lucky vinyls. Big thanks and shoutout to photos by @van_bartel and illustration/fun by @bestfootforward
Link in bio to Pre-Order!
Good luck! by @tomiansek

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a month ago

#1Dads This is ‘Nothing Less’ a song about what we learn about ourselves through relationship with others, and about picking yourself up again and again. by @tomiansek

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2 months ago

#1Dads Evolution of Already Something. 1) Very early idea jam. 2) First Demo. 3) Recording session lovely details. 4) Old mate

Originally named as I thought it was a piano riff I head previously come up with. I then evolved it into the MO for the song about building on top of things that are often hard fought and won, in this case our deepest relationships. Shout out to the amazing and many hands that were part of this

Co-Pro: @chrishyson
Drums: @lloydhaines
Bass: @antoinekatzbass
Sax: @gus_rigby
Flute: @luisalmau
Cello: @isaacbarter
Violin: Kimberley Kai Cao
BVs: @moreton_ by @tomiansek

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2 months ago

#1Dads tour expands! sold outs, new shows, last tickets & selling fasts. Thanks so much for all the support, jump on them before they’re all gone.

Sold Outs - Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide.

New Shows - Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Yamba, Old Bar, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide.

Selling Fasts - Everything else. by @tomiansek

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