"This is great, thanks for sharing with me.
The production is really great too!" - Chris Difford (Squeeze)
The production is really great too!" - Chris Difford (Squeeze)
Mailman is Sussex based singer-songwriter and producer Jamie 'Stan' Stanley. Released on all platforms on March 4th, 'Know The Darkness' is the first single from the upcoming fourth Mailman album 'The Lighthouse & The Rocks', an orchestral influenced alt-pop meditation on mortality, hope and loss in a post-Covid world.
In February 2021, Stan attended a four day online songwriting retreat hosted by one of his idols, Squeeze legend Chris Difford. At the start of the first day, Chris asked the attendees to each choose a song with great lyrics and read the first verse to the group. He then picked a phrase from each person's choice and gave it back to them as a suggested song title. We were all to go away, write our songs then come back and present them at 4pm.
Stan chose 'Vincent' by Don McClean and 'Know The Darkness' was the title that came back. By
4pm the song was written and presented in it's basic form.
An ode to UK Prime Minister 'Bojo The Clown' and his abominable ilk. A tribute to all who have been impacted by their pandemic negligence and outright criminality. A rallying cry to all who see through their veneer to stand up and be heard. A hopeful wish that the days of clueless leaders wreaking havoc on all our lives may finally be numbered.
In February 2021, Stan attended a four day online songwriting retreat hosted by one of his idols, Squeeze legend Chris Difford. At the start of the first day, Chris asked the attendees to each choose a song with great lyrics and read the first verse to the group. He then picked a phrase from each person's choice and gave it back to them as a suggested song title. We were all to go away, write our songs then come back and present them at 4pm.
Stan chose 'Vincent' by Don McClean and 'Know The Darkness' was the title that came back. By
4pm the song was written and presented in it's basic form.
An ode to UK Prime Minister 'Bojo The Clown' and his abominable ilk. A tribute to all who have been impacted by their pandemic negligence and outright criminality. A rallying cry to all who see through their veneer to stand up and be heard. A hopeful wish that the days of clueless leaders wreaking havoc on all our lives may finally be numbered.
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Past reviews of 3rd album S3ASON
"The [...] record has both the cohesiveness of an album and the excitement of a collection of singles. S3ASON moves through lyrical subjects and musical genres with ease. At each turn, Jamie’s impeccable Pop/Rock vocals, songwriting skills and impressive guitar chops are the glue that pulls it all together." - The Static Dive
"The songs vary from hair-rising excitement to pensive and melodic. The album brings back some classical rock sounds that feels reminiscent of the height of the genre, with very British influences. Mailman‘s vocals carry powerfully and this album beautifully captures his impressive range." - Music Insider
"The songs vary from hair-rising excitement to pensive and melodic. The album brings back some classical rock sounds that feels reminiscent of the height of the genre, with very British influences. Mailman‘s vocals carry powerfully and this album beautifully captures his impressive range." - Music Insider
