The first cut is the deepest. Melbourne outfit Two People take us in-studio for the making of their debut album, First Body.
“For us it’s got to be homey.” Two People’s live shows are an all-encompassing aural and visual experience, but when it comes to the day-to-day – writing, recording and collaborating – the setting is a little more intimate. The band’s members Phoebe Lou and Joey Clough have known each other since high school (you might recognise them from Triple J Unearthed High winning band Snakadaktal) but this year marks the release of their first full-length album as Two People. In celebration of the record – appropriately entitled First Body– the band showed us behind the scenes in their Melbourne recording studio: the recording process, the listening parties, and the insular moments they love best. This is the making of First Body.
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“We love Roland but would really love to go to Poland one day.”
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“This alley ran alongside the windows into our studio. Was full of birds nesting and carrying on, especially in summer.”
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“The place to sit and have a breather. This etching press just next to our studio made a lot of noise, metal works, you know. Who needs soundproofing.”
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“How good is our camera? Takes a great snap. This is our little studio kitchen and a plant going wild.”
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“We set up our instruments to face each other. This is really important to us, really helps to create an insular world, a togetherness in the sound.”
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“Sometimes synths take over the couch.”
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“Our listening party. We spoke about our music our journey, and played the record. It was a real moment. This photo’s by Tim Hardy.”
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“We had the steelworker next door make us this security gate. Pretty important that no-body can break in and steal all our stuff. We probably should do some welding.”
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“Watching Joey, emersed. He has this way with his craft, a certain grace. It’s inspiring.”
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"Home :)”