In these days of freak folk, beard alt-rock, and quixotic throwbacks to new wave, may we suggest this Durham, North Carolina's method of creating music: craft it. Eric pulls heavily on the Balearic movement of England's 80's alt-rock scene to weave modern, intelligent, moody works that taste slightly of salt and taffy. Grandiose at times, forlorne and wistfull at others, yet always topical and relevant.

Aura

Ricky Horror Eternally Yours

Where lights won't find you

Cold blue stars#2

100% Juice

Written:
Laura Reed
Shannon Sanders

Produced:
Shannon Sanders

Mixed/master:
Elliot Carter

FIVE FOOT GIANT RECORDS

SHERO

This album was a partial endeavour into all branches of trip hop, spanning all of the eras of music. I said in my Hidden Gems Vol.I EP that i would make a jazz EP, but it proved more difficult that once thought! It still happening though; I've just got to get my music theory up to par. I think there also might be a return to Drum & Bass/Electronic genres, in the form two/three different EP's.

In the one year period since the release of Hidden Gems Vol.I, I have also been learning Ableton as well, which has been interesting (Primarily used to be FL only). I think looking at workflow and attempting to refine it is a must for any artist. It brought me to the realization of just how much workflow affects the sound of the output you create. Trying to refine a process while still retaining the exact same sound is a difficult process! :P

The concept behind the EP is multi faceted. Everything from the cover to the names to the audio content inside the tracks themselves tells a story. I've used a lot of layering inside the tracks and have really tried to provide emphasis and tension where i felt necessary to create amazing moments in a track. There is more information about the thought process of making this EP in the behind the scenes text file if you download the EP from bandcamp. I would love to hear what your understanding of the songs were, feel free to send me an email or message!

Animus

I Feel You (Depeche Mode Cover) Live

Black August

Torn

Flip it (Ft Tris)

Every band you've ever been in, every song you've ever written was really just a way of beta testing what works and what doesn't work. Honing your sound as a musician. Well that's what Cold Blue Stars is, a combination of all those years rolled into one new and exciting band.

Aura

Eric Peace