Golden Haze

In the cold and dreary winter of 2009, alone in his bedroom and hidden from the darkness of the world outside Justin Paul Vallesteros had begun working on something that would change his life forever. What began as a couple notes played in experimentation soon transformed into vibrant melodies that soon shook Vallesteros’ musical foundation to the core. Guitar chords laced over pulse sating synth melodies and drum rhythms was a departure from Justin’s previous work; he began to create the dreamy nostalgic pop music that is Craft Spells. Justin is a California native who now finds residence in the mid-size town of Stockton, the heart of California. Craft Spells is the epitome of the recent uprising of the DIY music scene. Coming from a place not known for its musical history or impact on music culture it seemed destined for Craft Spells to stay as a bedroom pop project with no final destination in sight. But soon the shear amount of blog volume his work began to generate was unimaginable. Sites like Weekly Tape Deck, Pasta Primavera, No Modest Bear and Pitchfork’s Forkcast took notice and thus began the never ending worldwide posting and re-posting on blog after blog of Craft Spells. The sound is led by Justin’s blissful voice, backed behind beautiful guitar melodies over heavenly synths, pop basslines and looped rhythms. Captured Tracks has released 7” single for the song “Party Talk” and will release the debut LP due out in Spring 2011 called Idle Labor. 2011 is going to be a busy year now that Justin has set up a live band for future touring. Keep a look out for tour dates in Europe and US come the new year. In no time at all, Justin has been able to move out of Dave Brubeck and Pavement’s shadow to create something his own which he shares with the ever continuing admiration of the world.

After the Moment

Day Wave - Nothing At All

Day Wave - Total Zombie

Day Wave - Drag

The Space Between

Wasting Time

--Credits--
Written and Performed by No Vacation
Recorded by Sean Paulson at Different Fur Studios
Synth recorded by Nat Lee
Mix and Mastered by Stefan Macarewich
Artwork by Justin Ma

~~lyrics~~

Why don’t you take off your red shoes
So we can end our night well spent

Why don’t you say what’s on your mind
I won’t run away

I won’t turn away
won't turn away

When morning comes our way
I’ll be here to stay

Staring at a distance
This warmth is hard to find
Sitting in the silence
I gave my best, I tried

Simply a distraction 
I didn’t hope to find 
Sitting by my side 
I hope you’re here to stay

Yam Yam

Phospholipid

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhFHgh2vkkro7yx6vekANQ
https://gothbabe.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/gothbabemusic
https://twitter.com/gothbabemusic?lang=en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7o96HO2zrujyATtVsqGhh3
https://genius.com/artists/Goth-babe

goth babe - car camping

Love Again

"Starting Again": https://ffm.to/startingagain