Art Sale in Minor Key (Full Length)

Crystal Ball

New York’s indie disco crew is back with a new album. And it’s the right moment!
With new acts like Toro Y Moi, Sault, Parcels, The Internet - the funky, disco, old school vibe is big in 2020. 
And The Phenomenal Handclap Band fits perfectly in the scene. With their vintage, eclectic, colorful analog dance music. A nasty fusion of forward-thinking disco, yacht rock and gipsy soul.

The band has a history: Some of the bandmembers played in Mark Ronson’s projects and in Amy Winehouse’s last band. Their self-titled debut album on Gomma records 2010 made them many fans in the music scene. Back then the band took the road, supporting Bryan Ferry and Franz Ferdinand, playing shows at Glastonbury, Wireless, and Latitude… as well as getting praise from Sir Paul McCartney about their album on BBC Radio 1!
After their debut album bandleader Daniel Collás began to produce other artists in his studio in Brooklyn. The band paused. Now they are back. With Daniel Collás in the centre, along with new members: multi-instrumentalist Juliet Swango, and vocalist and synthesizer wizard Monika Heidemann. 

The new album is still analog dance music. Funk and Disco with an emphasis on raw soul, vocal harmonies, African percussion, fuzzy guitars and analog synthesizers. The album starts with slow motion disco (Skyline) that makes you feel you driving towards Manhattan coming from Brooklyn (where the band lives). Turning into dirty punk-funk vibes (Remain Silent) the switch to almost Italopop influences (Riot, Do what u like) that remind Rimini, the late 80ies. 
But the album has also other shades: some almost Zappa-esque moments or house-like drumparts. And, in the end: real hippy disco! (The Healer). 

The first 2 new singles from the album came last year on Toy Tonics. 
They became a favorite of DJs like Harvey, Artwork, Disclosure, Gerd Janson, Busy P, Demuja… 
Gilles Peterson voted „Judge Not" one of his favorite tracks of the year. 
They had a good start. Now its the right time for the album.

Phenomenal Handclap Band - Riot

Swipe left, unmatch, and move on - it's time to appreciate the person who knows what’s best for you – you. An ode to self-care, ‘BYE BYE’ is all about feeling good, and doing what’s best for you in a world of booty calls, ghosting, and mismatched expectations.

Bye Bye

The debut single from London based band Seven Spies. Entitled “Chameleon” the tracks narrates the life's pressures and features gritty, raucous guitars, tenacious melodies and textured harmonies, showcasing Blomiley’s impressive vocals. “Chameleon” is an energetic release, bursting with both conviction and charisma.  

“Chameleon” is mastered by John Davis (The Killers, Lana del Rey, Royal Blood, Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz).

Chameleon

© 2020 State Lights

Produced and mixed by State Lights. Mastered by Aidan Cunningham.

Don't Make Plays On My Heart

When The Time Comes

Grand Am - Lost Souls

Hayes & Y - Call The Police

Official audio for Midnight Carlight by Sam the Astronaut

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LYRICS

You got me in chains
Trying to pick love when the seasons change
I ain't trying to be tough
But I just stay like I'm love struck baby

I ain't trying to get down 
This is no fun I can see your fate 
I ain’t no damn slave
Lifting up hearts but your heart won't break

Baby I can speak slow
Baby I can be yours
Even when the air cold
Baby I can hold your hand
Baby I could tiptoe
Love a little bit more
Even when the world cold
I'm hoping you can understand

Cause even when I find it 
Harder than the last time baby
Just say it
Even when I'm trying 
Harder than the last time baby 

See this feels so wrong
Baby lean back take your t-shirt off
Let me see them scars
Baby this love has got me so damn crazy
I ain't trying to get down 
This is no fun I can see your fate 
I ain’t no damn slave
Lifting up hearts but your heart won't break

Cause even when I find it 
Harder than the last time baby
Just say it
Even when I'm trying 
Harder than the last time baby
Just say it

When will you be mine?

Midnight Carlight

Distributed thanks to Saint In The City Records

Lyrics by: Alex O’aiza
Music by: Alex O’aiza, Caleb Turnan, & Grant Thompson 
Produced by: Caleb Turman & Austin Bello
Engineered by: Grant Thompson

Hazy

Alex's Musical Odyssey

Welcome to the ever-evolving musical journey of Alex O'aiza. A Mexican-American indie sensation from Dallas, Texas, who merges dreamy 80's nostalgia, electro-pop beats, and infectious Spanish pop ear-worms, showcasing a stedfast commitment to pushing his artistic boundaries.

Confronting the Gen Z experience with poetic lyricism, O'aiza's 2019 releases earned acclaim, securing a label deal with Saint In The City Records in 2020. He went on to collaborate with Caleb Turman and Austin Bello from Forever The Sickest Kids, unleashing hook-driven singles, culminating in his debut EP, "Out Of My Mind," in August that year.

A fearless artist unafraid of reinvention, O'aiza returned in 2021 with a confident rock sound in singles like "Runnin' 2 Death" and "How Your Love Feels," earning spots on Spotify's All New Rock playlist.

Drawing inspiration from sounds of: The 1975, Bleachers, The Maine, The Killers, The Midnight, Daniela Spalla, Miranda!, 80's , and early 2000's pop, he seamlessly navigates them all while exploring his multicultural identity.

"Let You Go" signifies a pivotal moment—a sonic exploration, an entry point into a new world. This single encapsulates his relentless pursuit of authenticity and the early stages of discovering his true voice. As showcased by his recent Spotify feature with "Te Quedas o Te Vaz," O'aiza continues evolving, and striving to be the best artist he can be.

 Stay tuned for the unfolding chapters of this musical odyssey.

Hazy

Alex O'aiza

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