hilda by before close, Jodie Nicholson, Joe Ramsey
our first collection ‘hilda’, the culmination of our time at shoreside huts in march 2025. all three songs were recorded off-grid with a minimal recording set-up, completely on battery power, and feature surrounding sounds of the northumberland coast.
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thank you for being here, we hope you enjoy.
welcome to Alnmouth.
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Tracklist
| 1. | thank god | 4:27 |
| 2. | what am i supposed to do with it? | 3:15 |
| 3. | ordinary life | 4:24 |
Credits
all songs written by jodie nicholson and joe ramsey
recorded off-grid at shoreside huts, Alnmouth
produced by us
mixed by jodie
mastered by steve kitch
released via melody mover & quiet crown
published by wipe out music
artwork by jodie
promo visuals by ellen dixon
thank you shore side huts & the old school gallery for having us.
License
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uncomplicated, home-grown and deeply human.
before close is the collaborative project of UK songwriters and producers Jodie Nicholson and Joe Ramsey — a sonic and visual time capsule rooted in place. Recorded in intimate, rural locations, each project is crafted within a condensed window of time, capturing the essence of its surroundings in both sound and sight.