The Florentine’s music editor Michelle Davis interviews LMNL aka Simon Batten, whose new album Moonlight Cinema will be out soon. Hear an exclusive preview as well as a review of some of Simon’s songs from his previous albums.
Episode summary
00:00 – Introduction by TF’s Alexandra Korey
1:26 – Simon and Michelle discuss their first meeting and the origins of LMNL
6:37 – How playing songs from the new album (which will have synthesizers, etc.) live differs from the recorded sound
7:50 – Recording process for the album, and the dual nationality aspect of the album
10:29 – Inspiration for the title of the album, Moonlight Cinema
12:47 – MUSIC: Moonlight Cinema LMNL preview
17:20 – Coming from England and carving his niche in Florence
19:53 – Planning for the next album
23:00 – Past stage name of Simon and the Strangers
23:39 – MUSIC: Ultramarine, Simon and the Strangers EP
28:31 – Background to the title ‘Ultramarine’
28:59 – The outsider experience as an ex-pat
30:50 – Other tracks on the album, in the studio with Upcycled Sounds Records and the label-signing process
34:37 – Hypothetical album release date after coronavirus delay
36:40 – MUSIC: The Water, Unsettled Weather EP (2012)
41:48 – Conclusion and how to check out LMNL’s music / Instagram @lmnl_music
