Phoebe Lou and Joseph Clough are Two People.
The Melbourne duo formed following the dissolution of their prior project, Snakadaktal. Since then, they’ve been writing, recording and producing their debut LP, which is due for release in the coming months. Today, Two People are proud to reveal the exquisite lead single, ‘I’m Tied, To You’.
“The words are written about being tied to yourself. There is a fragility and frustrated loneliness in that. It’s a kind of dialogue. Here, the ‘you’ is myself.
We had a great moment recording the ‘sax’ through our guitar amp and pedals. Joey was improvising in the final stages of production and the room sounded like a big dark rave, it just sounded right, we knew then that it was ready. We used that initial recording on the album, if you listen closely you might hear us yelling wildly and moving around the room.” РPhoebe Lou
Two People are behind all avenues of their creative work; from every detail of the music, to photo shoots and cover art. Protective by nature, the pair reached out to revered Scottish producer Rodaidh McDonald to mix, ‘I’m Tied, To You’, who has worked on records from the xx, Sampha, Adele and King Krule. Impressed by what he heard, Rodaidh came on board to mix the single, later offering to mix the full album at XL studios in London. Adding further to the Two People team, the project is now under the care of Melbourne-based management company, Good Manners Рhome of artists like Kllo and Planète.
Lately, Two People have been immersed in the live side of the project. Their aim is to curate a flowing set that exaggerates every sound, moment and feeling from the recordings. Two People were thrilled to announce that their awaited live show will launch at Splendour In The Grass this July.
‘I’m Tied, To You’ is the first new music from the duo since their debut single, ‘Fading’ and follow up, ‘If We Have Time’. These tracks have received over 4 million streams, plus airplay on triple j, RRR and FBi radio. Two People’s compelling and melancholic sounds are influenced by artists like Portishead, Darkside and Warpaint. It’s captured them the attention of influential media such as, NYLON, SPIN, Stereogum, Indie Shuffle, The Line Of Best Fit, Pilerats and Purple Sneakers.
‘I’m Tied To You’ is available everywhere.