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NEW SELF-TITLED LP OUT JULY 6, 2022 VIA VICTORY POOL
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Ghost Woman’s upcoming self-titled LP, out in Canada via Victory Pool and via Full Time Hobby everywhere else brims with self-produced and self-performed Anatolian sounds and lo-fi hooks. Subscribing to the school of authenticity songwriter Evan John Uschenko seemingly shares with rebellious new-psych classmates Kurt Vile or The Black Angels, Ghost Woman takes its inspiration largely from groups like Can, Beak, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, and The Firesign Theatre. So it’s no wonder the albums sometimes krautrock groove is often thwarted by the unapologetic exploration of heartbreak and misplaced expectations; But heartbreak ain’t the only unsuccessful temptress at the bands doorstep,
“Not only did we have a rehearsal space catch fire and ruin some of our gear but this last year my van got broken into and ripped off some of my favourite guitars and amps. I try not to let that bug me too much, and luckily they were cheap-o Sears-Roebuck / Stencil amps / Japanese knock-offs,” he rambles with a morning coffee and cigarette in hand. “A few road bumps can’t stop us. It's only gonna make us come back stronger.”
Today, Ghost Woman shares the first track from the upcoming LP, “Behind Your Eyes”, a song for which he made up a word : ‘transformating’. “I was probably on mushrooms when it was written,” he says.
The track arrives with a video from director Laura La France who says, “It's been really exciting to collaborate with Evan on these videos; he shares my love of film format and makes some of my favourite local music.The filming process has been very spontaneous and off-the-cuff, which is my favourite way to work. I've learned a lot about 16mm and I hope he's picked up a thing or two about Super 8!”
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MORE ABOUT GHOST WOMAN
Ghost Woman’s blissfully hypnotic world is the creation of melodic maniac, Evan John Uschenko. Beating the odds of life as a busy touring musician, salvaging and replacing his instruments from burned down rehearsal spaces, van break-ins and far too many relocations to list, Uschenko has transformed his lifelong habit of homespun sonic exploration into a sensory ‘mix and match’ experience destined for the main stage.
“When I record songs I tend not to approach them with any preconceived idea,” He says, staring at the ceiling. “I take a seat, tune the guitar and enjoy myself. It’s always been like that for me. If it don’t turn you on, what’s the point?”
Evan’s sonic and literal adventures as a touring multi-instrumentalist with songwriter / producer / guitarist Michael Rault saw him share international stages with the likes of Jacco Gardner, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and The Mild High Club who unwittingly paved the way for Ghost Woman’s inevitable incarnation.
“Having the opportunity to witness those groups perform was inspiring to say the least. Especially Gizz and Jacco. The attention to detail, professionalism as a touring act and the extra effort put into creating a killer live show doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s a calibre I’m just not used to where I’m from,” Uschenko laughs. “When the tours were wrapped, I got home and immediately started writing music. And music with a live show in mind”
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GHOST WOMAN TRACKLIST
01 All The Time
02 Do You
03 Dead & Gone
04 Along
05 Clockwork
06 Behind Your Eyes
07 All Your Love
08 Jreaming
09 Good
10 Comes On
CANADIAN TOUR DATES
March 27 - Edmonton, AB - Starlight Room - Edmonton
April 1 - Lethbridge, AB - The Owl
April 2 - Calgary, AB - Big Winter Classic
April 23 - Edmonton, AB - The Aviary
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
2-5-2022 NL Paradiso, Amsterdam
3-5-2022 BE TRIX, Antwerp
5-5-2022 UK FOCUS Wales, Wrexham
6-5-2022 UK FOCUS Wales, Wrexham
7-5-2022 UK FOCUS Wales, Wrexham
9-5-2022 UK Shacklewell Arms, London
10-5-2022 UK Dareshack, Bristol
14-5-2022 UK YES, Manchester
16-5-2022 UK The Hug and Pint, Glasgow
17-5-2022 UK Shipping Forecast, Liverpool
22-5-2022 ES La Salvaje, Oviedo
23-5-2022 ES Fun House, Madrid
24-5-2022 ES Sala Stereo, Alicante
25-5-2022 ES Sala Upload, Barcelona
26-5-2022 ES Dabadaba, San Sebastian
28-5-2022 CH La Parenthèse, Nyon
29-5-2022 DE Kranhalle, Munich - w/ Mattiel
1-6-2022 DE Haldern Pop Bar, Haldern
5-6-2022 FR Levitation France, Angers
8-6-2022 IT Beaches Brew, Ravenna