Swimming Lessons, by Midnight High

Swimming Lessons

by Midnight High

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Brendan Brown I love the vocals. Soothing and Dreamy. The album is like a modern, yet nostalgic embrace for this 80s kid. Most Excellent! Favorite track: Domino.

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1.	Avenue 04:27	buy track
2.	Forever 03:59	buy track
3.	Domino 04:17	buy track
4.	Perfect Sun 04:02	buy track
5.	Swoon 03:38	buy track
6.	Higher 03:21	buy track
7.	Slow Bleed 03:07	buy track
8.	Golden Chains 03:30	buy track
9.	True 03:57	buy track
10.	Do It To Me 04:02	buy track

about

The genesis of "Swimming Lessons" began in the spring of 2020 when Nik Singleton and Luke Dumke embarked on a creative journey to launch a new musical project with the goal of fostering artistic collaboration, community building, and shared experiences within the local Seattle music scene they had come to know and love. Their efforts resulted in a collection of ten remarkable songs that comprise their debut album.

The collaborative writing process began with Luke fleshing out instrumentation and musical arrangements for Nik to then craft lyrical and melodic ideas over. Seeking to refine their set of rough demos, Nik and Luke then enlisted Jessica Dobson, of Deep Sea Diver, to act as a sort of pre-production guide and began the collaborative process of sharpening musical ideas and arrangements. From there, they undertook the process of recording the album at the couple's recording studio, Pinehill, in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, with Luke acting as producer and engineer.

While the majority of the album’s instrumentation was written and performed by Luke, with vocal performances and arrangements by Nik, the two enlisted a few friends and Seattle musicians to help contribute a touch of collaborative energy to the process.* Once the recording process was complete, Andy D. Park (Now, Now, Pedro The Lion) was brought on to mix the album which was then finally passed along to Ed Books (Death Cab For Cutie, Minus The Bear) for mastering.

Midnight High's ability to blend nostalgic influences with a modern sonic landscape has quickly garnered them an eager audience in a relatively short time. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists of the past while forging their own distinctive sound, the band effortlessly channels a timeless sense of joy and freedom through their music. “Swimming Lessons" is a testament to their dedication to crafting electrifying and uplifting experiences for their listeners.

credits

released August 19, 2023

Written & Performed by Nik Singleton & Luke Dumke

Produced by Luke Dumke
Mixed by Andy D. Park
Mastered by Ed Brooks

Skyler Mehal:
Guitar on "Forever" & "Slow Bleed"
Guitar Swells on “Domino”
Synth Pads on"Avenue" & "Swoon"

Tim Van Buren:
Guitar on "Forever" & “Do It To Me”
Guitar Solo on"Avenue"
Bridge Guitar Effects on “Swoon”

Meagan Grandall:
Vocal Harmonies on "Domino," "Swoon," & "Slow Bleed"

Jessica Dobson:
Guitar on "Perfect Sun"

Jessie Siren:
Additional Lyrics & Melodies on "Domino," "PerfectSun," "Higher," "Slow Bleed," & "Golden Chains"

Eric Vanderbilt-Matthews:
Saxophone on "Do It To Me"
Flute on "Swoon"

Photography by Bella Petro
Logo by Andrew Martinez
Album design by Luke Dumke

Recorded at Pinehill Studios in Seattle, WA

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Midnight High Seattle, Washington

Midnight High is an indie pop band, based out of Seattle, WA. Founding members Nik Singleton and Luke Dumke blend elements of dream pop, indie rock, and synth pop to create a sound that is both contemporary and deeply nostalgic.

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Swimming Lessons

Aug 2023
Forever

Jul 2023
Perfect Sun

May 2023
Domino

Apr 2023
Avenue

Mar 2023

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