Baying for Blood, the debut album from The Colourblind and the Birds, emerges as a powerful sonic exploration of mental fragility, brought to life by a host of talented underground artists from Europe, the Americas, and Asia. The project, led by anonymous enigmatic London-based producer Flip X, blends a wide array of genres and moods in a stunning 15-track album, with the release coinciding with World Mental Health Day, 100% of proceeds from sales going directly to the UK mental health charity Mind.
Not much is known about Flip X, other than his previous workings alongside legendary producer Martin Rushent (Human League, Buzzcocks, The Stranglers) and contributions to the Genetic record label. Through The Colourblind and the Birds, he has orchestrated a deeply emotional and eclectic album. Baying for Blood captures the complexities of mental health struggles through an innovative mix of trip-hop, alt-pop, and experimental sounds.
The album features an incredible lineup of international talent, including Lynn of Taiwan’s acclaimed electronic outfit Jade Eyes, Riot Son from North Carolina, and London-based artists Su Goodacre, Captain OPE and Ben Fox Smith (Serafin, Stony Sleep), among others. Each artist contributes their distinct style and voice to the album’s emotionally charged narrative, adding depth and texture to its exploration of mental health themes.