Nocturnal activity has always played a pivotal role in Wesley Eisold’s art. It only makes sense that ‘Cherish The Light Years’ is a product not only of the non-stop electricity of a new city but also the perfect soundtrack to nights spent exploring any foreign place.

‘Cherish The Light Years’ is a remarkable progression both from Cold Cave\’s acclaimed debut ‘Love Comes Close’ and the discordant, industrial skeletons on the ‘Cremations’ compilation.

Not unlike Jean Genet, Lou Reed, Baudelaire or Arthur Russell, Eisold uses the temptations of the city to examine the duality of human nature · ‘Cherish The Light Years’ is a defining moment, the summing up of Eisold’s musical journey to date. \”I wanted the record to pertain to every musical moment of my life, from being a kid who\’s into The Cure or New Order or some of the early Siouxsie records to some of the last few bands I\’ve been in too.\” (Prior to Cold Cave, Eisold was in hardcore groups Some Girls and American Nightmare). He adds that British albums like Suede\’s ‘Dog Man Star’ and Pulp\’s ‘Different Class’ had an impact, especially in their murky yet romantic sensuality.

Eisold has always loved contrast. It\’s what drew him to New York – the beauty on one side of the street and the decay on the other.

‘Cherish The Light Years’ is an ode to his adopted New York, and the record Eisold always wanted to make: “It’s about bringing this world of feelings in my head into the actual world, and having it exist there.”