Another introduction from the Peeblesmeister – People of Water is in fact one Ben Shillabeer who knocks together his collection of music in his personal studio (read – bedroom). Recording on Sink and Stove records from Bristol (again with some linkage to Mr P) People of Water have/has (isn’t that confusing?) a first EP out with but six tracks of ” of experimental, atmospheric but playful indie-rock, with electronic, lo-fi and world music influences”. I first heard some of this on DJ Shannon KEXP podcast number 102 that ran the track Pink Conch – (how do people like KEXP get hold of this sort of stuff I wonder? They also got hold of stuff by Glasweigans We Were Promised Jetpacks who are worth a listened if for nothing else than their name)

Anyhow I must admit to being rather taken by Mr Shillabeers efforts (one free hi quality mp3 of Constant Spring is available from the S&S; web site). I am fortunate that the Peeblemeister has given me access to rather more tracks to listen to – perhaps they will appear on the planned full length album. Constant Spring, Pink Conch, Too Much Information, Built Like Clocks and Pet Level all deserve a listen as do other tracks across this varied, lo-fi, laid back selection