Future Summers by Ashby & the Oceanns

Future Summers is a follow-up to Soft Hits, my last release in 2016. The songs for this album were written over the course of 10 months. A bunch of songs written for the album were ultimately left off, but I'll probably sort through the scraps and rework them for future releases.

This album is the first release I have worked on for more than a few months. I began recording back in May, and then in June, and then in August, and finally after scrapping everything I recorded the new recordings in my new apartment, mostly alone, with some good help from friends. This is probably the hardest I've worked on any release to make sure each song is really good! After all the work, I also realized how great loose, rough recordings are and why lo-fi isn't a bad word. Still, my goal was to make a lo-fi POP album with lots of parts and good stuff.

I'm really proud of this record, and I hope all the hard work shows! Thanks to everyone for the continued support! I'd still make stuff if I didn't have fans, but having some fans makes it worth it! <3

(on each song, I'll write some liner notes, so check that out! physical release, cassettes and cds, soon!)

Tracklist

1.	Y.F.S (Last Anthem)	3:38

2.	Ode To Boy	2:54

3.	Night Life	3:43

4.	Pack Light	3:32

5.	Something Better	4:07

6.	Queer Kidz	3:12

7.	Let's Have Fun	3:03

8.	Denny's Song	2:10

9.	Song Of Hate	3:40

10.	Public Transit Song	4:34

11.	Future Summers	4:14

Credits

released October 27, 2017

Ash Barker: guitar, bass, keys, vocals, songwriting, stressing, percussion and loops

Remi Jones: bass, guitar, feedback, touring friend

Andy Palmer: drummer friend, talented dude friend

Corin: Gifted me a tascam. I recorded the album on your gift! Your support has been so great, and I'm really fortunate you listen to my music! Thanks so much! <3

I'd also like to thank my patreon supporters! Thanks! Rose, Kelly, Nyax, Hannah, Highlighter, Catherine, Rosie, Anna, Vivian, and Aim! Your support has helped a lot these last few months with touring, equipment, etc! It really means a lot and I hope this album is worth the wait!

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