MERYL STREEK, Stories They Don't Teach You At School - Dinked Edition (Venn Records; VENN090X, UK 2026, Signed A5 Print, Clear with red splatter vinyl, Alternative artwork sleeve, Limited pr LP NEW/NEW - PRE-ORDER

LP - NEW/NEW - MERYL STREEK, Stories They Don't Teach You At School - Dinked Edition (Venn Records; VENN090X, UK 2026, Signed A5 Print, Clear with red splatter vinyl, Alternative artwork sleeve, Limited pressing of 700,Dinked Edition No. 419), , Much like a teacher, Meryl Streek imparts his knowledge and lived experiences to all who are willing to listen. His third album, ‘Stories TheyDon’t Teach You At School’, serves as an alternative form of education, delivered through a visceral blend of factual soundbites and rawemotion, loops and samples, guitars and bass. The lyrics resonate with core values of compassion, resilience, and community—themes rarelyexplored within a classroom setting or seen in today’s fragmented society. By prioritising conviction over commercial success, the Dublinartist’s outspokenness may invite controversy. Yet beneath the fervor lies a profound desire for positive social change at home in Ireland, and beyond.Meryl Streek returned to Darkland Studios in Dublin to fine-tune the recordings previously made in a shed at the back of his ma’s garden. Here he continued the genre-blurring nature of his earlier work, enticing listeners toward dissonant landscapes and hypnotic rhythms. Gentle piano tones collide with abrasive synths, creating a striking tension between beauty and noise. Streek tempers his rage when appropriate,integrating atmospheric textures and pop sensibilities into his ever-expanding sonic collage.As is tradition with any Meryl Streek record, ‘Stories They Don’t Teach You At School’ unearths many uncomfortable truths. ‘Rotten Fruit’examines media manipulation and the numbing proliferation of misinformation, all soundtracked by synth-punk. With gliding keys and acrunchy bassline, ‘Council Estates’ critiques systemic government failures affecting the working class. ‘Kelly’ is a slice of electronica that details an ongoing criminal investigation, currently classified as a “Contested Cause of Death”. The indie pop of ‘The Chancer’ brings much-needed attention to landlord politicians. As the album progresses, the mission remains absolute: to provide a voice for the voiceless.To amplify these narratives, Meryl Streek handpicked a diverse group of collaborators for the project. ‘Rotten Fruit’ features Steve Ignorant ofanarcho-punk collective CRASS. ‘Depression’ opens with a touching recording of the late Liam Norton, close friend and former touringcompanion, while Pete Holidai of The Radiators From Space contributes guitars on the song. Comedian Phill Jupitus provides the spoken outrofor ‘The Chancer’. ‘Housing For All’ incorporates audio from Derelict Ireland campaigners Frank O’Connor and Jude Sherry. Venn Recordsowner and Gallows guitarist Laurent ‘Lags’ Barnard joins forces with Adebisi Shank bassist Vinny McCreith on the aggressive ‘Bullet,’ whileSophie Porter of Other Half provides bass guitar for ‘Life is Not a Rehearsal’. The album concludes with a three-minute spoken word piece by Frankie McNamara, the viral creator behind ‘Meditations for the Anxious Mind’.In her 1990 protest anthem “Black Boys on Mopeds,” the late Sinead O’Connor warned, “To say what you feel is to dig your own grave”. With this release, Meryl Streek firmly holds the shovel. - 9403573C *** In Stock In Our Crouch End Shop ***RELEASE DATE: 09/10/2026 - PRE-ORDER - This title is available for pre-order and will be sent out to arrive on the release date, which may be subject to change.