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“An Underworld-meets-David Byrne soundclash” bbc.co.uk



".it sure does impress a great deal for marrying so well uplifting melodies with digital beats in a pretty tasteful manner." M8 recommended album listening.



" 'Fear of Night' is a real quality piece of work, elements of classic Electro Pop, inventive melodies and lots of messages and thoughtful lyrics." DMC Update



"Relation are two men who make warm and elegant electronic pop music. 'Your Tiny Mind' is the first single off their brilliant album 'Fear Of Night'. We know that a lot of Popjustice readers are going to love this album" Popjustice song of the day (Your Tiny Mind)



“It’s always good to hear electronic artists producing a cohesive song-based collection of work; and this is one of the best we’ve heard all year. Catchy but dark, intense but very, very moreish 8/10”.

Tillate Magazine



"Given they come from Southend this is impressive stuff indeed 3/5".

Mixmag



"For fans of the era, or those discovering it via the current stylistic resurgence, you'd be hard pushed to find a better throwback with modern g(u?)ilting than this debut album 4/5"

God is in the TV



“it’s not merely a hark back to the early days — Relation have a 21st century studio suss that makes this album so enjoyable 3/5."

Irish Daily Star



“Optimistic is a lovely example of the duo's sophisticated and endearing brand of electro pop. The album recreates and updates their classic 80's electro influences brilliantly, but there's also a real heart to the songwriting. Fear of Night is definitely an album worthy of further consideration.”

Record of the Day



“Like a deadpan Talk Talk with a chord sequences by Johnny Marr” Ben Watt (Everything But The Girl, Buzzin' Fly)



"Your Tiny Mind sounds like 1989, but the chorus is completely MOVING"

Rex The Dog



“.Fear of Night is a stylish and thoughtful debut.”

South London Press



“Relation succeed in projecting an image of suave maturityThe use of beats is the highlight of the album, combining smoothness with obvious technical cleverness to make something both smart and modern. Warm and likeable – not a bad start at all. “

Vanguard Online



“There's no shortage of quality song-writing on this set, and although the production is smooth, there's also plenty of texture woven into the sonic fabric of the tracksThe often breezy and upbeat sequenced backings belie the lyrical content, which is often keenly observed and frequently moves into the realms of socio-political observation and commentary. 8/10”

Music Emissions



“.the duo of Andrew Leary and Oliver Keech are more than the sum of their parts, creating intelligent, thought provoking '80s style polished pop gems. In fact, forget all your cheesy Lady Gagas and Little Bootsies, when it comes to reviving '80s electro pop, Relation are the daddy.”

Loughborough Echo



"Relation should be at the forefront of the latest electro-pop craze with this sophisticated album"

Great Yarmouth Advertiser



“They have written some great songs and added the gloss of modern production. 8/10”

Peterborough Evening Telegaph



Debut album: Fear of Night

Urban Torque

August 31st 2009



On August 31st Urban Torque proudly present Fear of Night, the debut album from Southend duo Relation. The stylish Fear of Night combines elements of classic 80s electro pop with crisp modern production. Fear Of Night is filled with songs that on the surface appear simple but on closer inspection reveal lyrical and sonic depths.



Relation have created an album filled with quality songwriting that focuses on themes ranging from the political to the metaphysical. The thought-provoking lyrics are matched by inventive melodies that work together to create evocative soundscapes. Stand-out tracks include the album’s first single Your Tiny Mind, a warning message about the power of the media and Lowest Common Denominator, a critique of free speech under the current government. Fear of Night is filled with provocative songs which will surely cement their place alongside fellow Essex electro alumni.



Andrew Leary and Oliver Keech aka Relation met as children in Essex. Though they both played in bands throughout school and university, the discovery of dance music heroes Orbital and Jeff Mills plus a shared love for the electronic pop giants of the 80s, was the catalyst for the duo to create Superenlightened. This underground, limited run debut single was released to great acclaim from DJs like Pete Tong, Sasha and Laurent Garnier. Superenlightened was also voted the BBC’s Dance Single of the Week.



2009 looks set to be a stellar year for Relation as they play Glastonbury in June and on September 28th release Optimistic, the second single from the outstanding Fear of Night.

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Discography:



Singles



Optimistic (Urban Torque) Out: April 2010



Your Tiny Mind (Urban Torque) Out: 3rd August 2009



Lost in Sound (Superbass Records) with Superbass Out: Summer 2009



Solution (Toolroom) with Superbass



Superenlightened (Urban Torque)

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Albums



Fear of Night (Urban Torque) Out: 7th September 2009

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Compilations



Groove Armada presents Lovebox Festivals and Fiestas (Your Tiny Mind)



Hed Kandi : Nu Disco (Your Tiny Mind)



Global Underground GU 3 (Solution)



Azuli presents Ibiza 08 (Solution)

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