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On The Table Read, “the best entertainment magazine in the UK“, LA based band, The Know, have released a new single, ME, about the early stages of falling in love.
The Know
In late 2018, Daniel Knowles suggested to his wife, Jennifer Farmer, that the LA transplants stay put and try to make music together, just the two of them, rather than going home for the holidays (to the UK and Texas, respectively). This would be a present for the married couple for themselves.
They spent the following few weeks alone in their home studio with no real plan other than their shared love of Beach House, Julee Cruise, Ye Ye, The Jesus and Mary Chain, dream pop, 60s girl groups, and Patsy Cline and The National’s evocative storytelling lyricism.
With their authentic narratives and stunning mix of genres, The Know have succeeded in attracting fans all over the world. SPIN, the BBC, FLOOD Magazine, and Earmilk, among others, praised their debut EP. Knowles is also an engineer and producer who co-produced Sharon Van Etten’s album We’ve Been Going About This All Wrong this year in addition to The Know.
We Are The Know
Their debut EP, which was released in 2020, was a stunning amalgamation of dream pop and shoegaze. The six songs on the album “wearetheknow” gave an unflinching look at the couple. They honestly told stories about their relationship and life experiences against a kaleidoscopic sound palette, delving deeply into their personal lives.
The lead single, “143,” is a collection of conversations, images, and hazy recollections of a night out that combine autobiographical and fantastical lyrics. While “Hold Me Like You Know Me” was compared to “Twin Peaks” by David Lynch and “Wall of Sound” by Phil Spector,
EP2
Lyrically, The Know’s second EP (EP2) is packed with relatable moments of love, loss, isolation, uncertainty, sadness, and connection. The EP was finished during the pandemic and in a very isolated environment. Farmer and Knowles produced it, and they recorded most of it quickly in their home studio.
The lead single “Used to Be” discusses the complexities of romantic relationships in the context of the pandemic. Knowles said that when the pandemic struck, people all around them were putting their relationships to the test by locking them up with significant others. Some of these relationships survived, while others did not. On a more global scale, a lot of people were dealing with a loss of normalcy, a loss of connection with other people, and the sudden inability to purchase groceries—something that we had all taken for granted.
On a sonic level, “Used to Be” has warm melodies, hazy guitars, and atmospheric soundscapes that are almost uncontrollable, making it an engaging listen. Farmer directed and produced the accompanying cinematic music video, which depicts a troubled relationship’s non-linear highs, lows, and everyday moments.
ME
The Know have released a gorgeous new single that chronicles the blissful times of a new relationship; ME. According to the band’s Jennifer Farmer, the song is a love song about how thrilling it is to connect with another person. ME captivates with its dreamlike vocals, sparking synths, and layered, reverb-soaked guitars in cinematically romantic landscapes. The duo’s much-anticipated forthcoming EP features the song as its second offering.
ME is a recollection of the start of a relationship and events between two people during lockdown, however, the majority of the material on this track is positive. Farmer explained that it is a love song about the thrill you get when you connect with another person. ME’s captivating cinematic slice of dream pop features dreamy vocals and romantic, lustrous landscapes.
Find more from The Know now:
INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/wearetheknow
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/wearetheknow/
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