{"product_id":"pigeon-backslider","title":"Pigeon - Backslider","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12\" Vinyl - SNDW12052\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing up on their acclaimed debut EP Yagana in 2022, the 5-piece band returns with a brand new offering: Backslider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDressed as if they would be equally comfortable starring in a modern spaghetti western as they are cutting slick silhouettes on a festival stage - are Guinean singer Falle Nioke, Graham Godfrey on drums, Steve Pringle on keys, Tom Dream on guitar and Josh Ludlow on bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Pigeon develop and hone their sound further, Afro-disco remains at the core while jazz and no-wave make way for new elements of electro, rock and synth pop. The introduction of sequencers and drum machines sprinkles a little more structure into the mix, however the recording process still very much embodies the DIY spirit of band members that enjoy jamming together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith their debut Yagana EP gaining critical acclaim, each member has found themselves heavily in demand on top of their own individual pursuits – Falle Nioke is releasing his solo work as well as other projects, while Steve Pringle and Graham Godfrey play in various bands (Michael Kiwanuka and SAULT to name a few). Adding to the creative melting pot, Tom Dream pursues filmmaking and bespoke music composition via his own studio, and Josh Ludlow runs his own record label M.A.D. Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e​​On the single 'Backslider', a laid-back, 80s funk-rock bassline is backed by a deliberate, plodding drum kit. Kicking off with congas and synth stabs which appear optimistic at first, frontman Falle Nioke proceeds to sing in English and French - calling someone a 'backslider', for their dishonesty and bad behaviour. His cool air of contempt is mirrored by an epic guitar solo drenched in distortion pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn 'Ikanabore', which translates to 'don't run' in the Mandinka language of West Africa, Nioke implores a potential lover not to leave him. It's fast-paced, Afro-disco primed for the dancefloor, driven by a catchy chorus, guitar hooks, a heavy rollicking kick drum and plenty of modulated synth - highlighting the band's ability to effortlessly cross between tempos and genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Mama Yo Mama Yo 4:43\u003cbr\u003eA2.  Ikanabore 3:47\u003cbr\u003eA3.  Trust  4:57\u003cbr\u003eB1.  Backslider 5:22\u003cbr\u003eB2.  Infinity (Radio Edit) 4:22\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4360771953\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Soundway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48330430840969,"sku":"27321111","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/27321111-096907666a69cd5586ab76a69cd5586ab917853187416a69cd5586abc.jpg?v=1789190019","url":"https:\/\/www.plugseven.com\/products\/pigeon-backslider","provider":"Plug Seven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}