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Enjoying the New Alexei Shishkin

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As much as we wish we could cover it all, you’re bound to miss a thing here or there, which is why I wanted to be sure you checked in on the latest release from Alexei Shishkin. Despite Shishkin’s known allegiance to the Doug Martsch songwriting academy, I really think he’s stretched himself into some territory that puts him nearer towards the likes of Jeffrey Lewis or Calvin Johnson, especially if you take the single below as an example. It’s got this DIY aesthetic that you’ll pick up on immediately, but the wordplay and wit has this subtle charm that should keep you coming back to Goodbye Sunrise.

Good Vibes from Alexei Shishkin

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alexeiIf at some point today you need a few minutes to yourself to just look out the window and let your mind drift, I suggest you play this new single from Alexei Shishkin as you do it. It’s a pretty soft moment, but one that really provides the mood for searching for a moment for inner piece. At times, it’s almost as if Alexei is hiding his voice in the mix, allowing it to be just another emotional tool within the confines of the track itself. Just as you feel yourself immersed fully within the song, it fades out. You’re rested, you’re ready for the day. You should also be ready for his new album, Yucca Street, being put out by Forged Artifacts on February 19th.

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Have You Heard the New Alexei Shishkin

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alexeiA few weeks ago we talked to you about the new Forged Artifacts artist Alexei Shishkin, and now we’ve got yet another tune to really get you inside the songwriter’s head.  On the latest single Alexei seems to turn his focus into the lyrical content, lamenting the loss of a life near the ocean.  It’s interesting when you put that next to our modern world where we’re all seemingly too caught up to catch a breath, so I can empathize with Shishkin’s longing for a slower pace to life. Take a listen and look for The Dog Tape to appear in April.

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Take a Listen to Alexei Shishkin

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alexeiThis track from Alexei Shishkin got passed my way yesterday, and it took a second for the song to sink in, but once it got there, I couldn’t stop playing it.  It’s really chilled, with just a little bit of a warped sound coming off the careful guitar work.  Shishkin has somewhat of a spoken word delivery, but it’s got a smooth touch that really warms to the listeners ears. There’s also something quite familiar about that vocal, though I can’t quite put my finger on it.  He’ll be releasing his debut album, the dog tape, this April via Forged Artifacts.

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