Sunflowers - SFHC 2014-2024 Vol.1 / Vol.2
This is a download only and available from our bandcamp
This is a download only and available from our bandcamp
This is a download only and available from our bandcamp
To commemorate ten years of pushing the boundaries of psych-punk, Sunflowers have released a special two-volume compilation, "SFHC 2014-2024". This collection of 53 unreleased tracks serves as both a retrospective and a window into the band’s creative process over the past decade, giving fans access to never-before-heard material that spans the full range of their sound and evolution.
Vol.1 dives into the raw essence of Sunflowers' studio work, focusing on the live loops the band uses, studio outtakes, and demos. These recordings capture the band's inventive spirit, offering an inside look at the process behind some of their most iconic tracks. The live loops, in particular, showcase how Sunflowers build their never-a-awkward-silence live performances, a technique they’ve honed through years of explosive shows. The outtakes and demos are equally revealing, shedding light on the band's songwriting process and the early, unpolished stages of songs that would go on to become fan favourites. It’s a rare opportunity for listeners to trace the band's journey from rough sketches to full-blown sonic assaults, emphasising their DIY ethos and experimental nature.
Vol.2 takes a more personal and intimate turn, presenting a collection of lo-fi phone recordings that feel like audio snapshots of the band’s everyday life. These rough, unfiltered recordings capture moments of spontaneous creativity—improvised jams, half-formed ideas, and the raw emotion of in-the-moment songwriting. Unlike the more structured pieces in Vol. 1, these tracks are unpredictable and unvarnished, offering an almost voyeuristic look into the band’s creative mind. The lo-fi aesthetic of these phone recordings perfectly complements Sunflowers' gritty sound, distilling their music down to its most essential, human elements.
Together, the two volumes of "SFHC 2014-2024" create a comprehensive portrait of Sunflowers as both artists and individuals. It’s a celebration of their ten-year journey, marked by constant evolution, experimentation, and a refusal to conform. For long-time fans, the compilation offers a nostalgic trip through the band’s past, while for newcomers, it serves as an invitation into the chaotic, raw world of Sunflowers. By bringing these unreleased recordings to light, the band continues to honour their roots while pushing forward into new sonic territory.
"SFHC 2014-2024" is not just a compilation—it’s a testament to the relentless creativity and unfiltered energy that have defined Sunflowers for the past decade, and a bold statement of where they’re heading next.