Baggage/Tapioca da Maria, by Headphones Jones

Baggage/Tapioca da Maria

by Headphones Jones

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Limited edition tees to celebrate the launch of our 7" Double A-Side: 'Baggage/Tapioca da Maria'. The tees feature the tropical hotel design that ties in the artwork for both singles - the hotel Diaz Diamantes which is the location where a mysterious guest arrives with a precious suitcase handcuffed to his wrist, causing numerous attempts by guests and staff to steal the suitcase and culminating in a river chase ending over a local waterfall.

Printed on AS Colour Tees. Artwork by Jase Harper.

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	1.	Baggage 04:15	info	buy track
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“Baggage/Tapioca da Maria” is the debut vinyl release from Melbourne based funk collective, Headphones Jones. The 7” Double A-Side offers a taste of two sonic worlds bound together by groove.

The A-Side, “Baggage”, is a sexy, simmering Latin Soul influenced tune featuring punchy vocals and a fiery guitar solo. The AA-Side, “Tapioca da Maria” is an instrumental Brazilian influenced Afrobeat tune, showcasing explosive horns and hypnotic percussion. Both songs were recorded to 16-track tape in a fully analogue studio to try and capture some of the vibe of 60s and 70s artists such as Fela Kuti and Joe Bataan.

Each side is part of a story set in a fictional tropical resort in the 1970s, where a mysterious guest checks in with a precious suitcase handcuffed to his wrist, causing multiple attempted thefts by guests and staff. The guest tries to escape, resulting in a river chase and ultimately everyone involved going over the local waterfall. This is beautifully captured in the dual cover artwork by Jase Harper and features the band members as all the characters.

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released December 2, 2022

Mel Taylor – Vocals, Percussion
Will Larsen – Baritone Sax
Tom Benson – Tenor Sax
Fabian Acuña – Trumpet
Jay Scarlett – Trombone
Josh Antmann – Guitar
Hong Yang – Rhodes, Organ
Aaron Sokolic – Bass
Max Atkins – Drums
Sam Osborn Rassaby – Congas, Timbales, Güiro

Recorded by Alex Bennett at Sound Recordings
Mixed by Alex Bennett, Sam Osborn Rassaby, Melanie Taylor and Will Larsen
Mastered by Max Dowling

All tracks written & produced by Headphones Jones

Artwork by Jase Harper

We would like to acknowledge that this record was made on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples and pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.

Special thanks to Tristan Ludowyk, Alcides Neto and Alexandre Garnizé for their feedback.

Thanks also to Maracatu Estrela do Mar and Dave Rule.

The band would like to thank everyone who has supported us along the way, whether it be coming to our shows, allowing rehearsals to be hosted in your houses, or any other type of support!

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Headphones Jones Melbourne, Australia

Funk explorers with a mysterious past, Headphones Jones serve up tasty grooves with a blend of afrobeat and afro-latin flavours to create irresistible energy and a sweaty dance floor. Watch out for big horns, driving rhythms and punchy vocals. Pack your suitcase for adventure. Dress loud, dance hard. ... more

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