Known for their excellent taste in modern classical and experimental music, esteemed indie label Erased Tapes' most recent signing Shards is a London based vocal group led by singer, composer and producer Kieran Brunt. Having announced their debut album Final Sound just over a month ago, Shards' new offering 'Unrest' is a masterclass in tension and release. Incorporating a rich tapestry of different vocal tones, there's a magical quality to Shards' recordings, which were captured in Italy at Palazzo Stabile - a tranquil house and studio in the hills of the Piedmontese countryside. With additional production from Paul Corley (Sigur Ros, Oneohtrix Point Never, Yves Tumor), most of the final record was recorded in a converted barn used primarily as a painting studio, and underneath the house in a 200 year-old wine cellar. Final Sound will arrive on the 30th of August. -Holly Mullineaux