OCTOBER

new from VOGUES + THE GOLDEN DREGS ft. OHTIS + LICHEN

hello october. i’m here trying to up my newsletter game, keep you from unsubscribing and maybe even turn you on to some new music. i’m going for content rich, copy light here. i hope you like what you see. all feedback welcome.

i was very pleased to be able to transfer a payment of £938 to war child’s gaza appeal last night. this is the sum that was raised through ticket sales for the Joy of Life International showcase at MOTH club back in august. massive thanks to everyone who bought a ticket, the venue team and the artists who treated us all to such generous performances.

now for the news.

Tender Mercies by Vogues (OUT NOVEMBER 28TH)

we’ve just announced the release of Tender Mercies, the debut album from Vogues out on November 28th. it will include the previously released Blood Moon, Tried & Trophic Cascades along with 2 new songs out today, Cast Your Eyes & the title track.

there is no pre-sale, but you can listen to the 2 new tracks right now.

we will celebrate the release of the album on the day of it’s birth (november 28th) at theatreship, canary wharf. tickets are on sale as of 10am today on DICE

The Company of Strangers (Revisited) by The Golden Dregs ft. Ohtis (OUT NOW)

a tender rework of the quit-your-job anthem, with guest vocals from Ohtis. why? why not! catch Ohtis and The Golden Dregs performing solo in california later this month

streaming everywhere now. LISTEN

more to come…

In My Dreams You Were Golden by Lichen (OUT NOVEMBER 7TH)

just had the test pressings through for this one, and it put me into a blissed out hi-fidelity melancholic daze. do not miss it. pre-order now on black or ltd edition orange marble vinyl. Lichen tours with The Golden Dregs in november

we update the 💿 JOY OF LIFE PLAYLIST 💿 every few weeks, check out what we’ve been listening to

Upcoming LIVE dates for Joy of Life artists

Joy of Life International is a not-for-profit record label of sorts, established at the tail end of 2024. We are supported by our good friends at End of the Road Music and are working towards building a world that is honest, fair and assists in the creation and release of great music

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