MUSIC
Pertinax
August 2025
Only available here and on SoundCloud
The album title means ‘To persist, stoically’.
It sums us up – music is deeply embedded in our life and marriage, so we can’t help but persist writing, recording and producing!
While we’re familiar with typical songwriting structures, we’ve also taken the opportunity to ‘break the rules’ where appropriate, better to serve the song and the sentiment.
We'd like to thank Felix Flower for his brilliant saxophone work on 'Huma' and 'Now'. All other instruments played by Lindsey & Dave​​
About the songs
Here are a few words from Lindsey about where the songs came from and what they’re about:
Mended
Isolating with Covid, I was reminded yet again of our fragility and the various curve balls life has thrown. I found a master of Kintsugi describing the philosophy behind the repair technique; to embrace flaws and the beauty of brokenness. Imperfections and experiences, like the cracks in a repaired piece, are not something to be ashamed of but part of what has made us.
Last Train Home
Seeing familiar things on this life road with a new perspective and a guiding love light to see you home.
Still Life
We spend too much of our time looking though a lens to trap life, the world and even those we value. There must be more to taste.
Eruption
Sickened by the state of things, and the hubris of those the nations have gifted with power. A reminder that ultimately in democracies, we can change the decision makers.
Whole
A response of defiance for the personal plight of women trapped behind closed doors - to women of all nations, resisting and unbended. We invited many of our female friends to join us in solidarity for the final chorus.
Take all she brings
A simple sentiment about how complicated (and wonderful) a package we can all be…
Huma
A fantastic bird takes flight and escapes her confines. We wanted to capture the claustrophobia of her condition and so deliberately moved through the song without repetition until she escapes into the night, featuring a glorious saxophone solo from rising star Felix Flower.
Now
I have always been a horizon chaser but latterly, have had more cause to stay in and appreciate the moments. They are the most precious.
Wayman
An old lover returns from wandering to claim solace, but it’s too late…
Armour of Love
Expresses the comfort and protection of faith in God, with reference to Ephesians 6:10-17
Listen
Another call to be present and really attend to those you’re with and what they are saying.
Born to be with you
A thwarted love who can’t let go.
Fugue
A journey through a night of wakefulness and the attendant fears, to finally reach dawn and the hope it brings.
About Rare Brew
June 2022
A curated selection of music from our previous albums; all re-mastered for 2022. This album was released to streaming platforms on 2nd June.
The tracks were recorded from 2005 - 2015, although "Big Ship', 'All Over Again' and 'Vertigo' were first recorded on an 8 track reel-to-reel tape recorder in 1992. Elements of those original recordings are still present in these versions.​
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About Bonehouse
April 2021
This collection has come together over the last 15 months. The time has allowed us to explore new musical directions and while normal horizons are stolen, the adventure has been both surprising and unsettling.
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From the progressive and choral opening in Argus, through the rhythmic spikey jungle pop of To be known and Bonehouse, the atmospheric rock of Wanted and Eclipse, the balladic anthems of Found and Stir, the dreamscapes of Unsettled Night and Fret to the singular hypnotic delivery of Queen of the Night, we have tried to create the unexpected.​
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The songs journey themes of Escape, Rescue, Refuge, Identity and Legacy. However challenging these experiences are, they are fleeting and it is important to us that they are hopeful.
Words from reviewers:
​Immersive…emotional…otherworldly listening experience…musically refined…refreshing and eclectic…unique fusion of nostalgia and current untravelled terrain…tireless instrumental landscape…soul-searching auditory experience.