18/10/2024
Wipe Clean, the new EP from Conscious Pilot, is out now!
Stream the EP here: https://orcd.co/wipeclean
Intended to be “swallowed like a pill, rather than eaten with dignity”, Wipe Clean builds on the refreshingly upbeat approach established in their debut Epoxy Plains, crafting a collection of tracks that are as thought-provoking as they are danceable. From the high-energy 'God's Hot Car,' which explores the chaos of contemporary living, to 'Roman Architecture,' a critique of educational and economic inequalities wrapped in an unexpected waltz-to-beat transformation, the band's knack to blend weighty themes with irresistible melodies shines throughout. Led by Joe Laycock's baritone howls, Conscious Pilot wrap their thoughts on hedonism, modern art, and the relentless pace of modern life into a cathartic, beat-driven package.
Unlike their debut, which was primarily written by Joe Laycock and Jack Sharp in a more solitary process in their native West Yorkshire, Wipe Clean was crafted collaboratively by the entire band in a shared rehearsal space. With a move to Glasgow and the addition of acclaimed producer/drummer Chris McCrory (Catholic Action, Walt Disco) and guitarist Emmy Leishman (Big Girls Blouse) the EP's production is a testament to the band's newfound collaboration as they embrace a more organic approach to songwriting. Recorded in the intimate confines of Glasgow's Green Door Studio and produced by McCrory, Wipe Clean captures the raw energy and DIY spirit that defines the city's music scene.
“With our first music as a four piece we wanted to keep the distinctive linear arrangements and melody of our debut, but add in a sense of urgency.” says Conscious Pilot of the EP “A danger that was born out of chemistry and a mutual respect for each other’s creativity. It was written under a spotlight in the middle of a room, each member trying to pip the others to the musical punch line. This resulted in a more confident sound, full of adlibs, spontaneity and fluid dynamics”
