Tiña - Positive Mental Health MusicFreuds process of therapy was famously labelled the Talking Cure through the act of conversation participants received cathartic relief. Positive Mental Health Music, the debut album from South East London band Tia, stems from this idea. Lead singer songwriter Josh Loftin explains that he used the songs to work through a mental breakdown, and that for him writing is like solving a mystery. The 11 track album provides an honest and intimate portrait

This was the sound of 1983 New York City

Label: Domino ‎– wiglp 2

In every known photo of the band they appear to be smiling

closed-off souls (“Lost in the Pain”)

but the idea is apt

as analogue and electronic worlds collide

Poison Idea debut record features 13 songs in 13 minutes

and Vishnu Wood plays oud

While recording

It’s a feeling that comes through not only in the gauziness of the production

Caetano Veloso

All that is left to do is listen