Japanese psychedelic rock group Kikagaku Moyo present a stunning, hypnotic cover - with guest vocals by Bells - of the traditional folk song “Gypsy Davey,” as arranged by Sandy Denny’s band Fotheringay in 1970. “Gypsy Davey” is backed with a new, original song called “Mushi No Uta.” Both tracks were recorded in 2019 at Wilton Way Studio in London, and the single features cover art by Portland, OR artist Hailee Va.
-Sub Pop
This is a limited release as a part of the Sub Pop Singles Club Vol. 4.
The first song, Gypsy Davey, is a reworking of the traditional British folk song by the same name. We referenced Sandy Denny's arrangement from the 1971 album Fotheringay for our performance. Kikagaku Moyo recorded the track in London with guest vocalist Kandice Holmes, aka Bells.
The second song, Mushi No Uta, was written by Tomo and Go and recorded last summer in their living room.
Both of these were recorded in brief windows during our touring in 2019.