"Refuge" is the first single from Host Bodies and Containher. Written during the pandemic, a time of deep reflection for all of us, the track tells a story from the perspective of someone left alone to wander a library of personal memories. Taking refuge among the books, all the unplanned moments in life emerge as experiences too priceless to trade.

Containher's soulful lyrics and warm, ethereal vocals rise and fall over the downtempo electronic production. A strong triphop breakbeat layered with jazz-inspired percussion carries antique autoharp recordings, fuzzy synths, and a psychedelic bass solo to a groovy plateau supported by lush strings. The track was mixed & mastered by Count Eldridge (DJ Shadow, Tycho, Thievery Corporation).

A natural collaboration formed between Containher and Host Bodies after playing at Starcrash, SF's electronic music residency at DNA Lounge in early 2020. Almost two years later, the first of many more tracks arrives just as both artists return to live shows.

Containher on bandcamp: containher.bandcamp.com