Part Bowie, part Bryan Ferry, Strange Places drives Des Miller into the territory of the greats… but this time not alone

After releasing his debut record On The Surface of Solitude to acclaim, Des has gathered his touring band The Magnetic Heads into BJB studios to record a superbly catchy follow-up.

Des’ vocal demands attention, with ranging heights and melodies reminiscent of David Byrne swelling over his ever-mesmerising mezzo-baritone. Magnetic Heads bassist Will Miller and drummer Christopher Rudge (also of Dolly Rocker Movement, Flying Foxes ) evoke the punchy rhythms of Scary Monsters , whilst guitarist Evan Lock, pianist Robbie Moore, and new feminine face on keyboards Lucy Kaldor, pierce the steady clonking of cowbells and woodblocks with cranking guitar solos and unforgettable synth melodies

Des also drew upon the community of artists milling about BJB studios during the recording. With cameos from Ned Cooke (Dappled Cities) on Strange Places, the record is littered with local indie-star appearances of the likes of Aidan Roberts (Belles Will Ring, The Maple Trail), Alistair Wright (Cloud Control) and again mixed by long-time studio companion Simon Berkfinger (Philadelphia Grand Jury)