Sparky Deathcap announces remaster of classic ‘Tear Jerky’ EP

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23 Oct

Sparky Deathcap has announced the remaster and vinyl release of his 2009 classic Tear Jerky EP. The remaster will be released on 1 December via Heart Swells.

Sparky Deathcap, the alt-folk solo project of Los Campesinos! multi-instrumentalist R N Taylor, is getting a much-deserved reappraisal. Championed by prominent Twitch streamer/YouTuber Wilbur Soot, his song "September" has racked up over 36 million streams on Spotify and soundtracked more than 750,000 creations on TikTok.

Now, Los Campesinos!'s own indie imprint Heart Swells is releasing a newly mixed edition of Tear Jerky, the EP that contains "September." The newly mixed version is available on vinyl for the first time.

Musically, Tear Jerky draws on influences like Phil Elverum's Microphones, Magnolia Electric Co., Sufjan Stevens, and Ys-era Joanna Newsom. The EP's songs are ambitious yet intimate compositions that serve as the perfect foil for Taylor's deeply autobiographical tales of heartbreak and recovery.

The limited edition vinyl release of Tear Jerky features a double-sided phenakistoscope picture disc (1000 copies worldwide), plus an annotated lyric sheet.

The release of Tear Jerky is a testament to the enduring power of Sparky Deathcap's music. While Taylor may be an unlikely candidate for viral stardom, his music has resonated with a new generation of listeners. With its beautifully bruised melodies and deeply personal lyrics, Tear Jerky is an album that is sure to continue to find new fans for years to come.

Save the date for the Tear Jerky EP, and watch the video for “Winter City Ghosts”: