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CHILDCARE

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Music is more than just sound and that’s what the London-based band CHILDCARE is embracing with each and every song they write. Because music is able to make you feel a wide range of emotions and enhance your life, you should definitely get to know CHILDCARE for your own personal benefits.

There can’t be a more appropriate or logical name for this band coming from London, England and formed in 2016 by lead-singer and songwriter Ed Cares. Ed was a male nanny in London and was simultaneously writing music on his own when one day one of the kids he was taking care of heard him humming a song he had written and encouraged him to pursue a music career and form a band. Who wouldn’t listen to a kid’s advice, right?

After enlisting local musicians Emma Topolski (bass, vocals), Rich Le Gate (guitar), and Glyn Daniels (drums), CHILDCARE was born and up until recently that’s who the band was. After Glyn Daniels’ departure, a new drummer named David Dyson was introduced.

CHILDCARE released their 4-track EP “Made Simple” in 2017, immersing us in their not so simple musical universe. And that’s what we like about this band: they create a special atmosphere with each and every song where multiple genres intertwine. There are dual harmonies overlaying each other, edgy indie guitar riffs, and poppy melodies.

In 2018 they released “Luckyucker”, a 5-track wonderful appetizer before their first album studio released this year in May and named “Wabi-Sabi”. This record will soothe your soul, we’re telling you.

It has endless charisma, catchy melodies, unusual arrangements and witty lyrics. Described as having “softcore-psych sort of vibes”, the album talks about everyday life matters such as breakups (“Getting Over You”), as well as today’s society serious issues such as male mental health (“Man Down”). You can also find interludes and spoken word bits, which we believe is a reference to meditation sessions, as we were all in this together, healing one song at a time.

CHILDCARE has been getting more and more recognition in their home country, playing several festivals, getting support from BBC Radio 1 or even being the support act of fellow Londoners Bastille. They will also be playing Reading & Leeds Festival this year, and we clearly see 2019 as a bright year for CHILDCARE.

Listen if you are a fan of:

“Sugarcane”, an innovative delicious and addictive tune that’ll get you singing along and dancing in no time.

One song to listen to:

Finding your inner peace through self-care

WordS by LUDIVINE DESUMEUR // PHOTO: ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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