Today’s song is “I Know A Man” by ManWomanChild. The Philadelphia, PA fronted by David Child.
The band was started in Rhode Island in 2008. In February 2010, the band moved to Chicago and released a self-titled EP recorded at Machines with Magnets in Pawtucket, RI. The band’s lineup for the EP and album consisted of David Child on vocals, guitars, and synths, Mason Neely on drums, and Craig Gifford on bass. In May 2010, Manwomanchild released the song “Chile La Roja” in support of Chile’s 2010 World Cup team. The song became very well known in Chile after it was featured in 4 national newspapers, on 2 Chilean TV networks, and received regular radio airplay in Chile.
The band released its self-titled debut album on 12/14/2010 on West Cortez Records.
In 2013, Manwomanchild moved to Philadelphia. In April 2014, they wrote and recorded the soundtrack for Decidedly‘s iOS and Android game “Floyd’s Worthwhile Endeavor.”
In September and October of 2014, the band released the singles “Wedding Toast” and “Recent History”, followed by another, “The Telepath Returns,” in December of the same year.
In March 2015, “The Difficult Years” was released. Music blog Surviving the Golden Age praised the band and described the song’s sound as “LCD Soundsystem being fronted by Ben Gibbard” as well as “hybrid glam rock/chamber pop.”
This song opens with a kicking guitar riff and happy melodies. Paired with harmonious vocals it has a sound that is golden yet sad at the same time. It’s a bittersweet song that will hook you on the first notes.
This song is off the band’s second album, Awkward Island due out on June 28th.
Listen below and for more information check out their official website, Facebook, and Twitter pages. Preorder the album here.