PROJECT: Album (as NO CEREMONY///) || ROLE: Artist, Producer, Mix Engineer

On February 14th, 2012, our new band self-released a track called hurtlove on a limited run of 10" vinyl, with no idea how far it would take us. On March 23rd, 2014, we came off a 2 1/2 year touring stint to spend some time in the studio writing a second record, with no idea how long it would take us. On February 14th, 2022, ten years since that first release, we're pleased to share it with you now.

To mark the occasion, and as way of reward for all your patience, we offer it here to you as a free download; to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has ever supported us since that time; came to shows, bought the record. And to everyone who still asks what happened to us. We remember. We get your messages. We love you.

We know we've been mysterious in the past but this isn't a form of marketing. Right now, we have no current intention of touring and no promo scheduled for the release. Since announcing the record a few weeks ago, we're touched that so many of you have asked about physical formats. We really are happy for you to download the pay-what-you-feel digital release for free and share it with whoever you want; but if it makes enough money, we will use the funds to press a limited run of vinyl.

Mostly, we just wanted to make sure we said a proper thank you for anyone and everyone still out there waiting.

Special thanks goes to Elizabeth Crompton, Dave Sanderson, Christopher Poole and Chloe Melbourne. Without your creative sparks and collaborative patience, none of this would have been possible.

If you like the record and want to support us personally, we've also linked our new project below. You can also send us an email. We'd love to hear from you and promise we'll reply.

Otherwise. Thank you. See you in ten.

"NO CEREMONY/// still sound like the future of pop music, still have that ability to make your heart soar and your tear ducts moisten." - The VPME

PROJECT: Album (as NO CEREMONY///) || ROLE: Artist, Producer

"It pleases us no end that they should, in this, the age of the tyranny of the voice, make as their leitmotif, their trademark, the non-voice, the machine cry, the studio whimper, that they should prioritise the inhuman when elsewhere we are being overwhelmed with “passion”. - The Guardian

"A sensational collection of songs that affect every ounce of your physical body and mental state. It’s a full-body sensory overload, capable of tearing your heart and mind asunder." - 8/10 The Line Of Best Fit

"Enigmatic and experimental pop Manchester trio No Ceremony/// release their debut LP on their own NOC/// label. It's a daring, boldly singular record that somehow pulls off the neat trick of pushing the parameters of pop music while also being brilliantly accessible, a gorgeous, haunting, and distinctive statement of intent which also happens to be filled with some of the most exquisite songs you're likely to hear in a while, with the sorts of melodies which will lodge firmly in your head for days." - Rough Trade

"'NO CEREMONY///' is unfailingly forward-thinking. There is youthful energy and enthusiasm bursting from every part of this record, and whilst there are only nine tracks here, ideas are present in abundance." - 7/10 This Is Fake DIY

"While waiting to find out more, we console ourselves with the few pieces posted on Youtube. Vague, fluid, fascinating, phosphorescent, these little lights in the night are as enigmatic and their discrete author(s). Like a volcano under the ice." - Les InRocks

"Weʼve got absolutely no information on this band, but the music ... itʼs just stunning." - Huw Stephens, BBC Radio 1

"Splendid. I love that." - Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 6

"Truly beautiful ... itʼll instantly grab you. The only way to listen to this is with you headphones turned up particularly loud." - Claire Sturgess, XFM

"These producers are the kids following the footsteps of Burial and the early dubstep pioneers twisting soul with steel beams and mechanics and leaving it translatable for everyone." - Diplo

"Some of the best sample-electronica we’ve ever come across - it’s incredible." - Amazing Radio

PROJECT: Album (as NO CEREMONY///) || ROLE: Artist, Producer

Selected Remixes commissioned between 2011 and 2015, for artist such as John Grant, Mew, The 1975, Alt-J and Patrick Wolf.

PROJECT: Album (as Tigers That Talked) || ROLE: Artist, Producer

“Masters of the slow brood, they ebb and flow with filmic elegance, swaying between maudlin melodrama and frenzied, multi-layered crescendos.” - NME.

“My new favourite band. This is such a good record [...] if you give it three listens, it’ll give you a lifetime of love,” - Steve Lamacq's Record of the Week, BBC Radio 6 Music.

“A shimmering, violin-flecked pastoral pop beauty.” - The Sunday Times.