Holiday Ghosts

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Holiday Ghosts’ music manages to perfectly encapsulate their name: fun on the surface, haunting underneath. Formed in Falmouth on the south coast of Cornwall, this indie rock four piece has two albums and one EP to their name.

The music comes via drummer Katja Rackin and guitarist Sam Stacpoole, with the two swapping lead vocal duties. Rackin’s voice is both melodic and instantly memorable, while Stacpoole’s playing conjures up all your favourite 60s guitar-smiths. Imagine what The Pastels would have sounded like if they’d been produced by Kim Fowley and you’re getting there.

Back in 2017 they released their self-titled debut LP, a rough-edged record that drew comparisons with The Modern Lovers and The Clean. 2019 follow up West Bay Playroom, meanwhile, brought a brighter sound to the turntable, with songs like 'Booksmart' and 'Just A Feeling' demonstrating their ability to deliver clever lyrics in a pop package.

Holiday Ghosts' third record North Street Air - their first in collaboration with their new label home FatCat Records - was released in May and has been widely praised by the likes of Rough Trade, Brooklyn Vegan, KEXP and more, and has been spotlighted by BBC 6 music and included in their Album of the Day feature. With 12 songs of love, hate and everything in between, Holiday Ghosts continue to navigate a striking reputation for story telling alongside an unforgettable live and rocking energy.
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Top tracks

01
Vulture
Holiday Ghosts
Vulture
03:35
Writer: Sam Stacpoole / Composers: Holiday Ghosts - Sam Stacpoole
06
Lose The Game
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:23
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
06
Paranoia
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
02:46
Composers: Samuel Thomas Stacpoole, Charlie Murphy, Louise Katja Rackin
02
Favourite Freak
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
02:30
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
03
Again And Again
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
02:37
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
10
B. Truck
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:29
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
01
Rocket
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:16
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
04
Limbo
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:23
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
01
Big Congratulations
Holiday Ghosts
Big Congratulations
02:50
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
11
Big Cold River
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
04:13
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
08
Fight or Flight
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:49
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
12
Can't Bear to Be Boring
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
02:32
Composers: Katja Rackin
07
Blue
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:56
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale
09
Absolute Reality
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
02:38
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
01
Mr. Herandi
Holiday Ghosts
Mr. Herandi
02:54
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole

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  • Discography
Albums
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All rights reserved.
29-03-2024
Coat of Arms
01
Western Daylight
Holiday Ghosts
Coat of Arms
03:01
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
02
Big Congratulations
Holiday Ghosts
Coat of Arms
02:50
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
03
Dead Streets
Holiday Ghosts
Coat of Arms
02:50
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
04
Energy
Holiday Ghosts
Coat of Arms
03:23
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
05
Sublime Disconnect
Holiday Ghosts
Coat of Arms
02:13
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
06
Coat Of Arms
Holiday Ghosts
Coat of Arms
02:45
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
07
Tired Eyes
Holiday Ghosts
Coat of Arms
02:36
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
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Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All rights reserved.
21-04-2023
Absolute Reality
01
Rocket
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:16
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
02
Favourite Freak
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
02:30
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
03
Again And Again
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
02:37
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
04
Limbo
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:23
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
05
Vulture
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:35
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
06
Lose The Game
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:23
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
07
Blue
Holiday Ghosts
Absolute Reality
03:56
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale
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Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All Rights Reserved.
21-05-2021
North Street Air
01
Mr. Herandi
Holiday Ghosts
North Street Air
02:54
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
02
Off Grid
Holiday Ghosts
North Street Air
03:33
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
03
Blood Orange
Holiday Ghosts
North Street Air
01:27
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
04
North Street Air
Holiday Ghosts
North Street Air
02:15
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
05
Bathing Suit
Holiday Ghosts
North Street Air
02:32
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
06
3rd Dream
Holiday Ghosts
North Street Air
03:51
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
07
Makin A Fool
Holiday Ghosts
North Street Air
03:00
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
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2019 PNKSLM Recordings
15-02-2019
West Bay Playroom
01
Low Flying Bird
Holiday Ghosts
West Bay Playroom
01:30
Composers: Samuel Stacpoole, Katja Rackin, Charlie Fairbairn, Ryan Cleave, Charlie Murphy
02
Thinking of You
Holiday Ghosts
West Bay Playroom
02:20
Composers: Samuel Stacpoole, Katja Rackin, Charlie Fairbairn, Ryan Cleave, Charlie Murphy
03
Slipstream
Holiday Ghosts
West Bay Playroom
02:31
Composers: Samuel Stacpoole, Katja Rackin, Charlie Fairbairn, Ryan Cleave, Charlie Murphy
04
B.S. Porsche
Holiday Ghosts
West Bay Playroom
02:45
Composers: Samuel Stacpoole, Katja Rackin, Charlie Fairbairn, Ryan Cleave, Charlie Murphy
05
Booksmart
Holiday Ghosts
West Bay Playroom
02:37
Composers: Samuel Stacpoole, Katja Rackin, Charlie Fairbairn, Ryan Cleave, Charlie Murphy
06
Stuck Here
Holiday Ghosts
West Bay Playroom
02:53
Composers: Samuel Stacpoole, Katja Rackin, Charlie Fairbairn, Ryan Cleave, Charlie Murphy
07
Cobra
Holiday Ghosts
West Bay Playroom
01:24
Composers: Samuel Stacpoole, Katja Rackin, Charlie Fairbairn, Ryan Cleave, Charlie Murphy
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2017 PNKSLM Recordings
22-09-2017
Holiday Ghosts
01
Walk for Hours
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
02:23
Composers: Katja Rackin
02
Quiet Carriage
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
03:40
Composers: Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
03
Airwaves
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
02:21
Composers: Charlie Murphy
04
Staring at the Moon
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
03:33
Composers: Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
05
In My Head
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
03:23
Composers: Katja Rackin
06
Paranoia
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
02:46
Composers: Samuel Thomas Stacpoole, Charlie Murphy, Louise Katja Rackin
07
Truman Show
Holiday Ghosts
Holiday Ghosts
03:36
Composers: Katja Rackin
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EPs
Holiday Ghosts
27-07-2022
Credit Note EP
01
Credit Note
Holiday Ghosts
Credit Note EP
02:06
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole
02
Plain Dumb
Holiday Ghosts
Credit Note EP
01:22
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole
03
Born Survivor
Holiday Ghosts
Credit Note EP
02:07
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole
04
Bright Lights Big City
Holiday Ghosts
Credit Note EP
04:50
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole
Singles
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All rights reserved.
05-03-2024
Big Congratulations
01
Big Congratulations
Holiday Ghosts
Big Congratulations
02:50
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All rights reserved.
16-01-2024
Sublime Disconnect
01
Sublime Disconnect
Holiday Ghosts
Sublime Disconnect
02:13
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan Lloyd-Mathews
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All rights reserved.
17-04-2023
Again and Again
01
Again and Again
Holiday Ghosts
Again and Again
02:37
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All rights reserved.
20-03-2023
Favourite Freak
01
Favourite Freak
Holiday Ghosts
Favourite Freak
02:30
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole - Benedict Nightingale - Morgan LLoyd Mathews
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records.
26-01-2023
Vulture
01
Vulture
Holiday Ghosts
Vulture
03:35
Writer: Sam Stacpoole / Composers: Holiday Ghosts - Sam Stacpoole
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records.
28-10-2022
B. Truck
01
B. Truck
Holiday Ghosts
B. Truck
03:29
Writer: Sam Stacpoole / Composers: Holiday Ghosts - Sam Stacpoole
Holiday Ghosts
05-05-2022
Credit Note
01
Credit Note
Holiday Ghosts
Credit Note
02:06
Writer: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole / Composers: Katja Rackin - Samuel Stacpoole
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All Rights Reserved.
10-09-2021
Milk Cup
01
Milk Cup
Holiday Ghosts
Milk Cup
02:15
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole
Holiday Ghosts under exclusive license to FatCat Records. All Rights Reserved.
11-05-2021
Total Crisis
01
Total Crisis
Holiday Ghosts
Total Crisis
02:19
Writer: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole / Composers: Louise Katja Rackin - Samuel Thomas Stacpoole