Porcelain Raft the moniker of Italian-based Mauro Remiddi has always been a difficult artist to pin down. Since the release of his critically acclaimed “Strange Weekend” to his most recent full length “Microclimate” his body of work (now spanning three full lengths and five EP’s) is as unique as it is beautiful.
Come Rain was mixed and mastered by his brother Manolo, and is a personal statement to the importance of finding shelter in ourselves, to find our inner song and, without fear, sing it aloud. Remiddi has truly tapped into his inner voice, with these new songs reflecting an important and life changing chapter in the artist's life.
"In the past 3 years I decided to take a break, I became a father, went to live on a mountain in LA and after the loss of a loved one I went back to Italy, where part of my childhood re-emerged. I found myself playing an organ made in the 1500’s, I danced and played piano for a children show. By then I had made a collection of songs that I thought I would never share.”
The album came together after several home sessions, according to Remiddi. “The lyrics came out fast. As a starting point I used the instruments that didn’t need to be turned on, a classical guitar and a piano.”
With the help of his friends, Nate Mendel (Foo Fighters, Sunny Day Real Estate) on Bass, Gaspar Claus (Jim O’Rourke, Sufjan Stevens, Rone) on Cello and long time collaborator Matt Olsson on drums, he crafted an album that feels huge sounding while keeping a very intimate voice.
“I want each release to feel like a part of a painting. Where the listener can focus on one detail or choose to step back and see the bigger picture.”
Come Rain is available May 15th and can be pre-ordered here.
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