Mt.Vic.Matt
4 tack EP that introduces a new sound for these guys and one that I hope they explore more; Looking for a Sphere Part I and II are 2 beautifully produced pieces that are worth the price of admission alone, well worth checking out…
Favorite track: Looking for a Sphere Part II.
Looking For A Sphere from Dippers (the band formerly known as Thigh Master) indicates a new era for the group. New name means new sounds, textures and themes. Similar to the past, but moving forward. Burgeoning through geometric visions, the 4 tracks on this new EP are impelled by hypnagogic hallucinations.
Looking for a Sphere was produced, engineered and mixed by songwriter Matthew Ford and long term collaborator Innez Tulloch, and sees Dippers expand the sonic dimensions of their practice. Those familiar with previous releases will not be disappointed, the guitar-pop gems still ring true with Mazing and the more down tempo Drift Space. These tracks embrace immediate hooks, fuzzy guitar solos and vocal harmonies, with additional instrumentation of a 12 string acoustic guitar and digital and analog synthesisers. A little mezzo forte, a little mezzo piano. Ford's lyricism and vocal delivery takes a step up also, with reflections on experiences of neurodivergence tinged with sci-fi imagery. Brain’s on spring break throughout the cosmos.
The new EP also features experimentation from the group, with a two part exploration named Looking for a Sphere Part I & Part II. Improvised instrumentations coupled with music concretè, pondering themes of existence, nature, earth and intergalactic travel. The songs from this EP were recorded during sessions for an upcoming long-player through Goner Records & Tenth Court, which you can expect an announcement for very soon.
Looking for a Sphere is out Friday January 13, 2023 through Goner Records (Digital - Rest of World) & Tenth Court (Digital - AU/NZ | Cassette - INTL).
Dippers have been announced for Treefort Fest on March 22-26, 2023 in Boise, ID.
More US & Aus dates to come!
credits
released November 28, 2022
Matthew Ford - Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Percussion
Innez Tulloch - Vocals, Synth, Bass
Recorded by Matthew Ford & Innez Tulloch
Mixed & Mastered by Matthew Ford
Artwork by WD Fjordy
supported by 9 fans who also own “Looking for a Sphere”
I’ve been getting into all things MB lately; Shovels, Electric Jellyfish, Thigh Master, Brain Drugs, TV Haze along with an expanding solo catalogue. This is his latest release an excellent EP that highlights some great NY & Crazy Horse sounding guitar, mixed with some Jim Carrol-like old skool punk delivery on one side, then settling down on the other, for a more rootsy folk rock delivery…either way he’s a class act. Mt.Vic.Matt
Thoroughly charming bedroom indie where songs are built on skeletal guitars, & wry lyrics & Sarah Records-style vocals take center stage. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 9, 2019