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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

From Native America's forthcoming album 'Grown Up Wrong'

Recorded June '14 at The Living Room in New Orleans

Native America - Naturally Lazy

From our second LP entitled 'II' on Vinyl, CD & Digital.

Buy - https://horsebeach.bandcamp.com/

*UPDATE*

The new 4th album is currently in the works but I need a hand getting it up and running. Please check out the Kickstarter page and help me out in anyway you can.

Thanks, Ryan

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1362903932/horsebeach-the-fourth-album-is-imminent

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It's Alright

Feel The Truth

Released on October 30, 2015.

Digital: http://apple.co/29g8TDN
Physical: https://www.omnianmusicgroup.com/products/our-park-by-night

Craft Spells // Our Park By Night 7"

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - French Press

Unknown Mortal Orchestra started out as a one-man band, but after getting a bit of attention (mainly from Fat Possum, who UMO have recently signed to), founder Ruben Nielson decided to add a couple of members. The music is a mix of beats and psych-rock, and I’ve been loving it lately. This track was originally on their self-titled EP, but it also showed up as the opening track on their debut self-titled full length for Fat Possum.

Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Ffunny Ffrends

Written & Produced by Grapetooth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OOpnSldGpU

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JcgT3bbIW7SctN6eQI2eh

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/grapetooth/id1302093483

Trouble

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Dumbo Gets Mad - Indian Food

"Cool To Be Unhappy" is about a girl I once loved who thought it was cool to be unhappy. Needless to say, it didn't work out. 

Written and Produced by Phil Danyew
Drums by Zac Farro
Mixed By Carlos de la Garza
Mastered by Dave Cooley at Elysian Masters

Trouble

Grapetooth

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