{"product_id":"the-vampires-skydancer-vinyl-lp-pre-order","title":"The Vampires - Skydancer  (Vinyl LP) PRE-ORDER","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpected Release Date: 31-July-2026 - This Pre-order will be shipped on or just before this date. Release dates are subject to alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vampires celebrate 20 years together as one of Australia's most distinctive and acclaimed ensembles with the release of their eighth studio album, Skydancer. Building on the ARIA Award-winning Nightjar (2023, with The Necks' Chris Abrahams), Skydancer sees the quartet reimagining their fundamentals - expanding their sound while remaining grounded in their signature of hypnotic grooves, intertwining horn lines, and melodic invention. Recorded simply as a quartet, the album features extensive overdubbing, synthesizers, and explorations that stretch the boundaries of their acoustic base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross eleven tracks, Skydancer explores The Vampires' fascination with time, melody, and texture. It's a record that consolidates the group's evolution: a sound that feels both familiar and freshly redefined. The music unfolds organically, weaving rhythmic intricacy with atmospheric production and a deep sense of place. Whether through the reflective pulse of Asiago, the ambient shimmer of South Coast Noir, or the cinematic sway of Spirit, The Vampires draw listeners into a world that is immersive, rhythmic, and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecorded over several sessions in Sydney's Golden Retriever studios, Skydancer captures the quartet's creative interplay at its most distilled. Formed in Sydney in 2005, The Vampires - Jeremy Rose (saxophones), Nick Garbett (trumpet), Alex Masso (drums), and Noel Mason (bass) - have built a reputation as one of Australia's most creative and internationally recognised jazz groups. With appearances at festivals including A Love Supreme, Enjoy Jazz (Germany), and every major Australian jazz festival, the band's influence continues to expand globally. Through two decades of shared growth, their chemistry has only deepened - a testament to their commitment to evolving their sound while maintaining the groove and warmth that define The Vampires' enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracklisting\u003cbr\u003e\nDisc 1\u003cbr\u003e\nSide 1\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Asiago\u003cbr\u003e\n2. Unfinished Dream\u003cbr\u003e\n3. Desperations\u003cbr\u003e\n4. Mr Gadabout\u003cbr\u003e\n5. South Coast Noir\u003cbr\u003e\nSide 2\u003cbr\u003e\n6. Skydancer\u003cbr\u003e\n7. Stillness in Motion\u003cbr\u003e\n8. Spirit\u003cbr\u003e\n9. Pitah\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Earshift Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57267341001079,"sku":"EAR114LP","price":26.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0956\/1910\/files\/9324690445219_033b0186-8269-4810-957d-440bef9a205e.jpg?v=1783426809","url":"https:\/\/thejazzvault.com\/products\/the-vampires-skydancer-vinyl-lp-pre-order","provider":"The Jazz Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}