motifs Remember A Stranger
Debut Album Released in November 2022

'remember a stranger' is the debut full-length album by Singapore shoegaze band motifs.

Recorded in early 2022 by Leonard Soosay of Snakeweed Studios, the album straddles two themes - 'fading memories' and 'coping with loss'. Many of the songs were inspired by Elspeth Ong's memories of her growing up years and expriences.

The album’s cover art draws parallel with this concept by capturing the ‘nostalgia of childhood’ through the experimentation with various colours and textures to generate a ‘hazy vintage’ effect.

The original photo was taken in an island in Taiwan by the band's guitarist JJ.

This album is best intended to be heard in sequence.

Please enjoy the record and we hope our music connects to you in its own special way.

Credits

Released November 11, 2022

motifs is
Elspeth Ong: Vocals, Guitar
Jit Jenn Tan: Lead Guitar
Badrul Amin: Synths, Vocals, Guitar
Paul Yuen: Bass
Jolin Chiam: Drums, Percussions

Musical Contributions
Backing Vocals: Jean Ferry of FERS (Tracks 7 & 8)

Special Thanks:
Josh Wei
Snakeweed Cats (misstin, misseah, missfit)
Snakeweed Interns (Ariel, Jovan, Nicole)
JC Chiam
Collin Tan
Azfar
Darius Oon

Recorded: Snakeweed Studios, Singapore
Producer: Leonard Soosay of Snakeweed Studios
Mastering: Troy Glessner, Spectre Studios

Artwork: Jit Jenn Tan, Elspeth Ong

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