Don Pablo

Born out of the chaotic, post-millennium haze, Don Pablo was a force of nature. Between 2002 and 2006, they unleashed a barrage of wildly imaginative tracks that left an indelible mark on the music scene.

Fast forward to today, and the duo has been buried under the mundane grind of everyday life. But fear not, because 8 Meg Stick Records is on a mission to dig up Don Pablo's buried treasure and share it with anyone who dares to listen. Fun fact: 8 Meg Stick is actually the title of a Don Pablo song.

Their sound? It's a paradox. As organic as it is synthetic, as warm as it is cold. Their debut release, Campfire, features trembling Hammond organs, while their second single, Pretty Picture, growls with synths and paints a vivid, Bonnie & Clyde-esque narrative. But it's their E.P., Much Better in Our Youth, that truly reveals Don Pablo's soul, with melancholic tales of lost loves, missed chances, and the ever-changing weather.

PAULI

Looking for the glue that holds 8 Meg Stick together? Enter PAULI. One-fifth of We Used To See The Sky, the "Pablo" in Don Pablo, and the go-to guy for outsourced production. PAULI is 8 Meg Stick Records, no doubt about it.

2020 was the year PAULI found his voice. His mental state was laid bare for all to see, and 2021 promises more glimpses into his psyche. It was also the year he discovered the magic of open tuning and simple guitar chords, unlocking a whole new sonic palette.

On January 22nd, 2021, with their debut release 4 Walls, we remember those early lockdown days when the weather was warm, Zoom was a computer virus, and life felt like that weird limbo between Christmas and New Year, where you just eat and drink because you’re too stuffed and tipsy to do anything else. Then came Love Life, a raw, unfiltered look at how everyone online hides behind untrue personas, like characters in a twisted digital masquerade. It was a mirror held up to the face of social media, reflecting the masks we wear and the truths we bury. And just when you thought you had PAULI figured out, they dropped Caught, a haunting exploration of the darkest time in their life. It was a descent into the abyss, but also the catalyst for a powerful transformation, turning pain into a beacon of hope and change. Each track was a chapter in a story that was as gripping as it was real, pulling no punches and leaving no stone unturned.

Pengamax

Not all things are created equal, and that includes the enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Pengamax. With a mountain of unreleased tracks on the 8 Meg Stick drive, Pengamax's desire to explore the musical spectrum is in overdrive.

Their first single, Mitti, is a bold step into the blues, a modern, pandemic-era tale that hits hard. But Pengamax doesn't rest on their laurels. Their second release dives into cinematic territory, with ethereal and epic soundscapes that transport you to a sunrise over an unknown world on their E.P., G Formations. What's next? Your guess is as good as mine.

We Used To See The Sky

We Used To See The Sky, a Bristol five-piece, owes its existence to Damon Albarn and its name to British Romantic painter Samuel Palmer. Formed from the ashes of a failed Damon Albarn tribute act, keyboard player Paul and singer Mike decided that creating original music was the way forward. Guitarist Steve also made the jump from the tribute act Allbarn (get it?), and thus, We Used To See The Sky was born.

Their non-linear musical style fits perfectly with the 8 Meg Stick ethos of "anything goes." Their debut track, Slippy Guppy (yes, really), radiates with acoustic warmth, while their second track, Deep Fake, is a beat-heavy commentary on modern technology's mistrust.

And as for Samuel Palmer? Catch We Used To See The Sky live, where keyboard player Paul often gives impromptu lectures on the subject while the band tunes up.