Troubled Delight came together unexpectedly in late 2023, with ideas flowing fast and easy—each song sparking the next. Sicky kept things simple and authentic, recording everything at home and experimenting with unusual percussion instruments found in Lily and Scarlet’s music room. The album is sprinkled with cool field recordings too, from church bells to shopping centre doors and even a spooky Hammer Films sample. Highlights include the moving track “The Hill,” inspired by a tough 22-mile charity walk, Jen Bone’s warm double bass recorded on the fly, and Rebecca Butler’s angelic vocals on “Mankind.” With every song clocking in under three minutes, Troubled Delight is a scrappy, joyful collection of tunes that hit hard and fast. Written and produced by Sicky at home and mastered by Charlie Francis, this album is bursting with heart, energy, and an unmistakably DIY vibe that fans of honest, catchy rock will love. |