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Cool Groove from Alohaha

December 18, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

As we all prepare to head off into the holiday season, this song from Alohaha seems like a really great way to sort of wrap up 2015. There’s this slow current that pushes the music along, utilizing slide guitar and other little stabs as the vocals come across in a relaxed fashion. It’s the kind of track that feels like it could be overproduced, ruining the emotional pull of the approach the band have chosen. Airy female accompanying vocals slide in at just the right times, leaving plenty of room for you to get sucked into the track. Just another great reason to keep an ear on these guys as we look forward to 2016.

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Show Preview: Craft Spells @ Red 7 (3.3)

March 2, 2015 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

There’s always a lull right before SXSW, so you’ve got to grab onto the great shows while you’ve got the time. Tuesday night offers the dream pop of Craft Spells, and you’re really going to want to be in attendance for this gig. The band have capitalized on two great albums, Idle Labor and Nausea, both on Captured Tracks; they’ve built a name for themselves on creating music that will entrance you, erasing everything around you so that you’re lost in their work. Personally, I’m also really excited to see openers The Bilinda Butchers who I’ve been onto for years, and locals Whiite Walls. It’s going to be a beautiful night of tunes, so join me at the show, won’t you?

Here’s song from Craft Spells and Bilinda Butchers. Tickets are $12; you can buy them HERE.

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Another New Single from Craft Spells

May 8, 2014 nathan.lankford Leave a comment

Anyone else feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the great releases coming our way just as summer hits? Well, if you’re like us, then you might be, but this Craft Spells single is pretty much guaranteeing the band’s new album, Nausea, some space in our summer playlist. As I listen, I’m really impressed by the approach the band has taken, creating a pretty straightforward piece of pop, void of the typical tricks of bedroom pop. There’s great clarity in the vocals and music approaches a grand scale. Need another great record to add to your list of things to pick up? Here it is…it’ll be out on Captured Tracks on June 10th.

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Enjoy This New One From Craft Spells

March 25, 2014 RayRay Leave a comment

I’ve been jamming this new track “Breaking the Angle Against the Tide” by ATH approved Craft Spells for a few days now, and I would dare anyone to find anything wrong with it. Sure it’s not perfect, but the hazy, pop sound here seems to get better and better with each spin. Give it a whirl and lemme know what you think.

Pick up new album, Nausea, on June 10th via Captured Tracks.

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Download: Craft Spells – Breaking the Angle Against the Tide [MP3]

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