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The history of youlove.us
youlove.us was formed at the beginning of 2008 with very big plans. The fusion of three industry players has created an outfit that not only truly understands the web as a medium, but seeks daily to further its development.
We're currently based in Chichester, a gorgeous city within easy reach of London and the south coast alike. We also have a small office in New York, NY and are looking to expand our business on that side of the Atlantic significantly.
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Mission Statement
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How & why did Little Name come about?
Born and raised in Liverpool and carrying on the the Liverpudlian tradition of great pop music is Little Name, whose first album, "How To Swim And Live" is out now on Sleepy Records. Bringing the lush sounds of Camera Obscura and Belle and Sebastian, the northern sensibilities of The Smiths, and the pop of Bacharach, you would think that this already internationally recognized artist was a not-so-little band, with multiple members and a full orchestra section. However, the brilliant sounds on this CD are the work of just one man, Lee Barker.
Underneath the bright indie pop are lyrics which explore ideas of openness and vulnerability, isolation and joy with a wit and humour belying their meaning. After 8 years of isolation through panic attacks, Lee was searching for greater themes, songs that said something, and said something about his life. "How To Swim And Live" was the answer. Themes of unrequited love, lost lives, anxiety, and finding inclusion in life. These are songs to cherish, songs that let you know that someone out there is feeling and struggling with the same things you are.
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About Me
The biggest thing that has ever happened to me wasn't losing my virginity, my first wage slip or even falling in love, it was something that happened on 16th August 1994 when I first felt fear on a scale Id not known and for reasons that had no tangibility.
From then nothing was level, nothing was simple and all was tainted with its colour. My outlook and all around me became attached to it & all I did from morning till night was aimed at placating the fear and allowing it to sit quietly at the back of my mind. Like an undisturbed dragon in a mythical tale the legend read "DO NOT DISTURB LESS YE UNLEASH ITS FURY".
Panic attacks that debilitate to such an extent that you lose your job, your home , your loves, your freedom. These things are just as any prison except you are your own gaoler.
No probation, no time off for being sorry, only hard work and soul searching can bring your release date.
Your world quickly gets smaller and smaller as you retreat to 'a safe place'. If there is any way through it it seems so frightening that you shy away because fear is an enemy attacking that once vibrant hopeful side that blossomed until 16th August 1994. Years fly by without any questions being asked or challenges being met but then I ,or anyone else,wouldn't be in this mess if I/ we knew how to confront and deal instead of running away.
And you know, thats difficult to live through, being stifled and isolated. Its only products are sadness and frustration. Introspection does not always lead to egotism. Vulnerability and I have been life long companions but, as ive grown up,accepting it as part of me has not made me weak but has made me stronger.But when openness and kindness are more natural than aggression how do you fight back?
Little Name is a project of Lee.A reflection of all of the above, our everyday sorrows, pain, joy and frustation and those that are living a life such as mine will know what else is written in the words.
All the songs are mine from conception to completion and all instruments are played by me (...you see, ALL instruments, even my own trumpet) but it is purely a labour of love. Without it how else do you get things off your chest? No goal is intended and no shame either. Isnt everyone publishing themselves these days?.. ;).
