Voyages by The Forces

The Forces have been receiving critical acclaim for their unique fusion of Beatlesque psychedelia with hip-hop inspired beats. Their self-titled debut EP (2022) was three times featured as ‘New and Notable' on the Bandcamp.com homepage, and their music was praised as a ‘cohesive and wildly original body of work’ by Plasticmag.co.uk.

Their full album Voyages has been composed, written, and produced by Dutch producer Joshua Boon and features the vocals of Manchester singer Tim Condor, along with more than 20 international musicians. The album also has a contribution of rapper Cavalier, a frequent collaborator with QuelleChris, and a featured artist on Stones Throw's Quakers II album (2021) and BackwoodzStudioz' High Bias (2023).

The psychedelic pop sounds of the 1960s and the raw edge of hip-hop may seem disparate, but both genres blend various musical styles. Both experiment with unique sound effects, such as the use of reverb, tape loops, echo, and sampling. Additionally, both psychedelic music and hip-hop have a tradition of addressing political and social issues through their lyrics and themes.

With an outlook of a crate-digger, Joshua Boon's appreciation of British music from the 1960s reflects a love for the ghostly sounds of vintage tracks, including vinyl noise and tape hiss, emulating the sonic experimentation of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop. Voyages takes listeners on a trip down memory lane with mind-bending sound effects, golden melodies, prehistoric synths, unconventional musical structures, and dusty English soundbites.

Also, fans who purchase the album on Bandcamp.com will get a special treat - exclusive access to all the instrumentals. The worldwide distribution of vinyl will be handled by Clear Spot, distributor of psychedelic artists such as Kikagaku Moyo, Electric Moon and Lamp Of The Universe.

Out on October 6th on all platforms, Voyages is The Forces' chance to tell their whole story. "Perfect for those who want to drift away into a nostalgic time warp filled with modern production." (BOOT MUSIC UK)

For more information and to stay up-to-date on The Forces, visit their website or follow them on social media.

The Forces EP" was 3x(!)
New and Notable on Bandcamp.com:
'Producer Joshua Boon and his compatriots, as
The Forces, create a unique fusion of Beatlesque
psychedelia with hip-hop inspired beats.'

'The product of psych-soulproducer Joshua Boon,
the five songs on this EP are swaddled in haze,
woozy and mystical'

'Big swirly Magical Mystery Tour vibes from this
Dutch psychedelic outfit.'

Other quotes:
'The Forces EP the band splices the counter-cultures
together, making a cohesive and wildly
original body of work.'
Plasticmag.co.uk

"There are splashes of Mellotron, washes of
slightlydelic studio trickery and some squelchy
early synth sounds as well as layered harmonies
and fairly fat drums."
Shindig! Magazine (UK)

'A mix of flowing psych-pop and hazy hip-hop,
'Free' features airy vocals and meditative synths
that build to a swirling vortex, dragging you into
a psychedelic crescendo complete with trumpets
and a gospel choir. Epic stuff.'
Endless crate

'The layered percussion and deep electro pulse
provide a moody vibe while the winding synth
melody that lingers in the backdrop tempts you to
get lost in this abstract psychedelic whirlpool. (...)
A perfect EP for those who want to drift away into
a nostalgic time warp filled with modern production.'
BOOT MUSIC UK

'60s sunshine vibes from Netherlands producer
The Forces. The self-titled EP feels like mutated
versions of unearthed Beatles sessions that were
never meant for our ears..'
Heaven is an incubator

"Shine" premiered on Psychedelicbabymag.com

Tracklist

1.	Intro (Out of mind)	2:00

2.	Be Gone	5:04

3.	Birdie	2:47

4.	Shine	4:25

5.	Spacecraft (skit)	0:20

6.	Bombs	5:00

7.	Coming Home	2:24

8.	Anne	4:32

9.	Today's Music (skit)	0:18

10.	Something True (Whirligig)	2:45

11.	Enemy (skit)	0:13

12.	They	2:06

13.	Free	3:03

14.	Overcome	2:14

15.	Prelude To The Piece	1:25

16.	The Piece (feat. Cavalier)	2:01

17.	The End (Outro)	2:47

18.	Intro (Out of mind) [Instrumental]	1:56
19.	Be Gone [Instrumental]	5:04
20.	Birdie [Instrumental]	2:47
21.	Shine [Instrumental]	4:58
22.	Bombs [Instrumental]	5:00
23.	Coming Home [Instrumental]	2:24
24.	Anne [Instrumental]	4:32
25.	Something True (Whirligig) [Instrumental]	3:03
26.	They [Instrumental]	2:06
27.	Free [Instrumental]	2:58
28.	Overcome [Instrumental]	2:14
29.	Prelude To The Piece [Instrumental]	1:25
30.	The Piece [Instrumental]	2:01
31.	The End (Outro) [Instrumental]	2:47

Credits

released October 6, 2023

Written, composed, mixed, and produced by Joshua Boon.
Except “Something True (Whirligig)” written and composed by Louie Zong, “The Piece” co-written by Cavalier.
Sung by Tim Condor. Mastering by Timewarp Mastering.

“2. Be Gone” sitar: Subrata Biswas, guitar: Andy Warner, additional guitar: Thiago Pironelli, “3. Birdie” trumpets: João Sousa, “4. Shine” horns: Nic Weaver, background vocals: André Enrico Cesari, “6. Bombs” cello: Vera Martínez Tovar, violin: Thisara Bandara, choir: Hip Hop Children Choir, “7. Coming home” acoustic guitar: Nikas, electric guitar: Andy Warner, “8. Anne” trumpet: João Sousa, guitar: Metal Fakir, “10. Something True (Whirligig)“ bass & guitar: Andy Warner, horns: Nic Weaver, ”12. They” flute: Dario Cei, guitar: Buhnă Dumitrel, “13. Free” trumpet: João Sousa, gospel choir: David & Tiffany Spencer, “14. Overcome” guitar: Gabriel Matos, “16. The Piece” rap by Cavalier, “17. The End” Background vocals: Natali Muncan.

Thanks to friends, family, blogs, media and buyers for supporting this project. To Danny Veekens & Rucksack Records, Tim Condor, Louie Zong, Cavalier & Anwar Pollydore.
Special thanks to my love Natali Muncan.

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