# Brighton’s The Academy of Sun Release 7″ via Graham Duff’s New Heaven’s Lathe Label

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/brightons-the-academy-of-sun-release-7-via-graham-duffs-new-heavens-lathe-label-2/
- Published: 2021-08-31T12:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

_“The Academy Of Sun are some of the most exciting musicians currently operating
in the UK…. fantastically dedicated, prolific and talented… currently at the height
of his creativity” _–** Stuart Braithwaite, Mogwai**

_“Nick Hudson…channeling Coil, goes the full Scott Walker”_ – **MOJO Magazine**

_”A song-suite of liberation, violence and ambition that is rich in promise and 
dizzying in its potential”_ – **The Quietus**

_“One of the more intriguing bands out of Brighton… clever, beautiful, ambitious
and expansive. Brilliance from the first to final second”_ – **Louder Than War**

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**Photos by Carisa Bianca Mellado**

Following on from the ambitious 2020 album **[‘The Quiet Earth’](https://nickhudsonindustries.bandcamp.com/album/the-quiet-earth)**
by Brighton-based** [The Academy of Sun](https://www.facebook.com/TheAcademyOfSun)**,
Britain’s [**Heaven’s Lathe**](https://www.facebook.com/HeavensLatheRecords)** **
label has released two new songs from this ‘queer, gnostic, orchestral post-punk’
duo and they have never sounded so glorious.

Curated by writer, broadcaster and DJ** [Graham Duff](http://www.grahamduff.co.uk/)**
and made by** **[**Bladud Flies!**](https://www.facebook.com/bladudflies), Heaven’s
Lathe is dedicated to bringing out the highest quality 7″ singles, releasing one
each month, limited to a 100 copies, which comes on lathe-cut vinyl with engraved
centres. As well as containing thrilling music, these are beautiful artefacts in
their own right.  

The Academy of Sun’s music is centred on the rich vocals and nuanced song-writing
of **Nick Hudson**, whose work has been described by no lesser authority than **
Julian Cop**e as “Bill Nelson singing Scott’s ‘Angels Of Ashes’… highly fucking 
beautiful in a gazing together into Biba mirrors with smeared lippy kind of manner.”

A-side ‘It Is Finished When It’s Destroyed’ is a work in two movements. With squalls
of feedback and a twisting bass line, the song opens with a sense of bruised optimism.
The second section sees Hudson’s keening vocal riding over a battery of floor toms
and fizzing synths. Mixed by acclaimed US producer **Randall Dunn **(**Sunn O))),
Danny Elfman, Earth, Mandy OST**), this song bristles with detail and is truly cinematic
in its sweep.

Flip side ‘Ghost Foxes’ is built around a constantly shuffling drum pattern and 
sharp slivers of staccato guitar. This is The Academy of Sun as questing rock band,
with a sound suggestive of early Bad Seeds. Here, as in all their best work, the
group strike a perfect balance between the cerebral and the primal.

“The first The Academy Of Sun track I’ve written since finishing writing ‘The Quiet
Earth’ in 2018, this is an aquaplaning freight train of psychedelia and snarl – 
with the second part endlessly modulating over a skittery, syncopated drum pattern
and Mariana Trench-plumbing synths. Whether it is lyrically directed at the heinous
cabal of xenophobic disaster capitalists currently holed up in UK parliament remains
to be seen (it is),” says **Nick Hudson**.

“‘Ghost Foxes’ was written for ‘The Quiet Earth’, but never felt “right” until we
were asked to create this release. A satire on esotericism, boasting yet another
Herzog quote and some mesmerizing guitar tones from our plank-wielder, Guy Brice,‘
Ghost Foxes’ was always riotous to play live, and will be again.”

Formed ten years ago in Brighton, UK, The Academy of Sun is a psychedelic post-punk
quartet of **Nick Hudson** (piano, synths, Hammond organ, harmonium, vocals, percussion,
synths) and **Kianna Blue** (bass, synths), **Guy Brice** (guitars) and **Ash Babb**(
drums).

Nick Hudson’s musical juggernaut has been active since 2012, always transcending
expectations. The Academy of Sun has collaborated with **Massive Attack’s Shara 
Nelson, Matthew Seligman (Bowie, Tori Amos, Morrissey), Wayne Hussey (The Mission)**,
Canadian queercore icon** GB Jones**, members of NYC’s** Kayo Dot **and **David 
Tibet (Current 93). **TAOS has also performed / toured with** Mogwai, Toby Driver
and Keith Abrams (Kayo Dot)** and **Timba Harris (Mr Bungle, Amanda Palmer)**.

The new 7″ is available on lathe-cut vinyl via [**Bandcamp**](https://heavenslathe.bandcamp.com/releases).
This black hand-numbered high quality stereo vinyl features an engraved Heaven’s
Lathe logo, 230gsm sleeve, black inner sleeve and PVC protective sleeve. Packaged
with a white polylined paper inner sleeve and a ‘lathe cut’ care card, it also includes
the digital download. As standalone digital release is planned later this year.

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**CREDITS**
Written by Nick Hudson, arranged by The Academy Of Sun:Nick Hudson, 
Guy Brice, Kianna Blue, Ash BabbVocals & synths recorded by Nick Hudson at The Lament
Configuration.Bass recorded by Kianna Blue at Alfie Towers.A side guitars/drums 
recorded by Joseph Thorpe at Brighton Electric.B side drums recorded by Paul Pascoe
at Church Road Studios, Hove.A side mixed by Randall Dunn at Circular Ruin Studios
NYC.B side mixed by Paul Pascoe at Church Road Studios Hove.Mastered by Randall 
Dunn at Circular Ruin Studios NYC.Artwork & layout by Ash Babb, Cover painting by
Nick Hudson.All lathe cutting and engineering is by Michael Lawrence.Design by Lauren
Winton (Bladud Flies!)

**FOR FANS OF:** Suede, Pulp, Julian Cope, Edwyn Collins, The Stranglers, Kayo Dot,
Coil, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds

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