We’re always on the lookout for exciting new bands, and discovering one that sounds a little different is one of our favorite things. Our latest find is Dark Blue Heaven, a Los Angeles duo made up of producer Cam Outlaw and singer Lydz. They’ve just dropped their debut album, Celestial City, and we’re pretty glad they popped up on our radar.
While plenty of bands are busy reviving the indie and alternative sounds of the 90s, from trip-hop to big beat, Dark Blue Heaven take a slightly different route by throwing breakcore into the mix. Their sound combines old school analog production, the dreamy indie vocals of the 2010s ambient textures, and frantic, glitchy drums that keep things quite interesting. The result is Celestial City, an 11-track debut that feels nostalgic and futuristic at once, explosive yet haunting, with songs exploring memory, time and technology. The lead single “Flustered” will give you a pretty good taste of what they’re about, but we recommend listening to the whole album, especially the final tracks.
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