Debut Album French Street by Market East Out Now

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Today we are proud to celebrate the release of French Street, the debut album from Philadelphia vocal harmony group Market East. The record is available now around the world in digital and physical formats. The band is thrilled to finally share their definitive statement with the world, which they feel is best enjoyed as a singular, unified work of art.

Be sure to grab a copy of the vinyl now, as this is an extremely limited pressing of only 500 copies. Available in classic black or Paisley Peach color variant, French Street is an essential addition for lovers of soulful 60s and 70s vocal harmony music. Grab it from our official channels, or head to your favorite local record shop to secure your copy.

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Market East finally shares their most important statement to the world in the form of their debut LP, French Street. The group, composed of Kurt Cain on vocals, Vincent John on vocals, bass, guitar and keys, and Maxwell Perla on vocals, drums and percussion, deliver their signature celestial three part harmonies over arrangements that have never sounded so rich and compelling.

French Street is extremely soulful and the vocals are lush, like if the Zombies recorded at Muscle Shoals. The lyrics are poetic and nostalgic, as the group wrote songs about their bygone “golden” years. Back then, the boys didn’t have much besides each other and their shared love of music. Vocalist Kurt Cain lived in a small rowhome in North Philadelphia on a nearly deserted alley named French Street. It was here that Cain, John, and Perla came together every week to escape reality and get high off sharing music. They developed a deep appreciation for all things 60s and 70s, from Simon & Garfunkel to the Moments, and everything in between.

All these years later, and Market East has created a classic record of their own. From the baroque pop of the title track and the roaring soul of “Roses,” to the Latin flavors of “Echoes of My Heart” and the orchestral flares of “Everyday, Springtime,” Market East shows their impressive range. Recorded to analog tape in Philadelphia, the record was produced by the band and Eraserhood Sound. Grab your copy of this timeless classic today.

Market East is Kurt Cain, Maxwell Perla, Vincent John

All songs written by Market East

Kurt Cain - Vocals

Maxwell Perla - Vocals, Drums, Percussion, Conga

Vincent John - Vocals, Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Guitar, Keys, String Arrangement

Ron Kerber - Flute

Keaton Thandi - Cuica

Jason Colby - Flugelhorn

Anthony Pirollo - Cello

Russ Pahl - Pedal Steel Guitar

Robert Viera - Violin, Viola

Victoria Edwards - Choir