The Bodysnatchers’ Rhoda Dakar delivers a beautiful ska and reggae-infused cover of Morrisey’s classic
‘Everyday Is Like Sunday’.
“During the first lockdown, trapped in my front room looking out over London, this song was my
earworm. It never went away. Late summer 2020 we had the chance to get into the studio, in a
socially distanced fashion. The track we recorded sounded good, very good and we smiled.”
The b-side is an excellent dub version produced by Lenny Bignell who has worked with artists
ranging from Susan Cadogan to Roy Ellis, and the 7” has been cut and mastered by Jason at
Transition who has worked on multiple projects from artists such as Burial, DMZ, Flying lotus,
Skream and many more.
The artwork is designed by distinguished Sheffield based artist PETE MCKEE. McKee has forged
an artistic career that over the years has attracted a worldwide following. Having grown up on
a council estate during the 60s and 70s in Sheffield, McKee’s work explores themes including
working-class culture and humour. His works are also painted on various buildings across Sheffield, becoming landmark attractions in their own right.
In 2011, Pete McKee opened the McKee Gallery in his native Sheffield. His 2018 show, ‘The
Class Works’ was an instant hit and sold out seeing over 10,000 visitors. He has also worked
with Paul Smith, the Arctic Monkeys, Richard Hawley, Oasis, BBC 6 Music, Disney, Warp Films
plus many more.
This release by Rhoda Dakar marks the first of a Sunday Best series by the 2Tone heroine, with
pre-orders for the 7” single now sold out.
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Rhoda’s superb monthly radio show, ‘Pork Pie & Mash Up’ on totally Wired Radio can be listened to via the link below. This months special guest is the one and only Pauline Black.