Graham Costello - 'Second Lives' CD

Second Lives

GB1566CD
Mini-Vinyl Replica Style CD
Release date: 7th May, 2021

LP available here!

"unrelenting waves of cinematic imagery accrue an intensity that never seems to level off, even after the last note has faded.” - Bandcamp

“Vibrant, caustic, fascinating” - Clash Magazine

“Dedicated, artful… fantastic” - Sunday Times 

Glasgow drummer and composer Graham Costello returns with his sophomore STRATA album, 'Second Lives', out May 7th on Gearbox Records.

A graduation from his critically-acclaimed 2019 debut album Obelisk, Second Lives is texturally Daedalian and more stylistically experimental than ever before. From the semi-free and frenetic "Legion", to the multi-faceted Reichian workout "Impetu", right through to the gentle yet pensive "Circularity", the album is filled with high-energy polyrhythms, improvisation and borderless musical exploration.

Speaking on this more personal direction, Graham says "my evolution as a person aligns with my evolution as a musician." The inspiration and wider themes of Second Lives sit with thoughts of identity, heritage, and Stoicism, as well as the theme of overcoming inner challenges - what you face and the process you go through to get to the other side.

Costello formed STRATA in 2016 - an ensemble which brings together stylistic elements of minimalism, jazz and noise-rock whilst channelling a strong DIY ethic. The ensemble is made up of some of Scotland's most exciting musical proponents. The band features: pianist Fergus McCreadie, whose critically acclaimed new solo album just came out via Edition Records; guitarist Joe Williamson, who was named Young Scottish Jazz Musician Of The Year in 2018 and leads hard-hitting 5-piece Animal Society; rising Trombonist Liam Shortall, who also leads jazz collective corto.alto; renowned bassist Mark Hendry and rising saxophonist Harry Weir who also leads AKU!.

Tracklist

Credits

Graham Costello’s STRATA is: