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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.

Ramona

Your Tomb

Beauty Above All

Released on June 10, 2014.

Digital: https://itunes.apple.com/album/nausea/id845312726 
Physical: https://www.omnianmusicgroup.com/products/nausea

Craft Spells // "Breaking The Angle Against The Tide"

Band photo by Autumn Northcraft: autumnnorthcraft.com
Small Black - Lines Of Latitude (Dave Harrington Remix)

Small Black 'Real People' EP is out now on Jagjaguwar;
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Small Black - Lines Of Latitude (Dave Harrington Remix)

"Boys Life" from Best Blues out October 16, 2015 on Jagjaguwar

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"Boys Life" from Best Blues out October 16, 2015 on Jagjaguwar

Best Blues

Boys Life

Small Black - "Boys Life"

Small Black - "No One Wants It To Happen To You" from Best Blues out October 16, 2015 on Jagjaguwar

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Small Black - "No One Wants It To Happen To You" from Best Blues out October 16, 2015 on Jagjaguwar

No One Wants It to Happen to You

Small Black - "No One Wants It To Happen To You"

Dream Shake

American Fool is a new work drugs song from a forthcoming 2016 LP.  Happy New Year.

American Fool

Catch SMALL BLACK on tour this spring:
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3/30/16 -  New Haven, CT -  BAR
4/2/16 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom*
4/15/16  - Philadelphia, PA - Coda
4/16/16 - Washington, DC - Rock & Roll Hotel
4/19/16 - Birmingham, AL - Saturn
4/20/16 - Tallahassee, FL - Club Downunder
4/21/16 - Nashville, TN - The High Watt
4/23/16 - Norman, OK - Norman Music Festival
4/25/16 - St. Louis, MO - Firebird
4/26/16 - Bloomington, IN - The Bishop
4/27/16 - Columbus, OH - The Basement
4/28/16 - Pittsburgh, PA - Club Cafe

Small Black - Boys Life (Wild Nothing Remix)

“I want to go anywhere and dream away” singer Karolien Van Ransbeeck whispers in ‘Summer Sun’, Few Bits’ luscious new single, taken from their sophomore album ‘Big Sparks’.  A pitch-perfect mix of  shimmering guitars, hazy vocals and loose but galloping grooves. Imagine Real Estate tackling Mazzy Star’s ‘Fade Into You’ at 45rpm instead of 33 1/3rpm and you get the picture. But there’s a lot more to this Antwerp based band. 

Debuting in 2013 with a self-titled debut album ‘Few Bits’ they immediately stole hearts of music lovers in Belgium and beyond. The band got invited to support the likes of Vampire Weekend and The War On Drugs and went on a UK tour with The Lemonheads. Gaining confidence on stage night after night is clearly reflected in the dynamic and full dreampop sound of ‘Summer Sun’ and the themes explored on the new album. 

Karolien’s songs about the shadow side of love, about longing for something that ultimately always remains just out of reach, and about finally having the courage to relinquish control come from a deeply personal place. “I always write autobiographically", she explains, "I'm not really interested in writing from someone else's perspective. A song doesn't just have to sound good, it also has to express exactly what I feel. Otherwise I'd rather throw it away. I don't come up with fiction. Every word, every comma, has to fit my head and my heart." 
Fresh from making their US debut at this year’s SXSW Festival, and just in time for the Canadian Music Week and The Great Escape, Few Bits is ready to win over hearts and ears all over the world with their new single ‘Summer Sun’

Join us on their trip and dream away.


FEW BITS - Summer Sun

waves (tame impala remix)

Blurred Edges

Learning to see the beauty in a past relationship even if it means moving on.

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New Life

"Emanating an optimism that originates as much from Justin Vallesteros' catharsis as it does from his youthful infatuation with uncertainty, Gallery confidently meanders an evolution in Craft Spell's sound. Gallery fully embodies the contentedness that comes with being home once assured of the worlds infinite possibilities. Speckles of 80's synth pop and drum loops remain the nostalgic centerpiece, representing familiarity, while Vallesteros illuminates himself as more comfortable venturing outward into the abyss of song-writing. Upon shedding the shackles of insecurity, Gallery unearths a resonating versatility amidst the further crafting of Vallesteros' cosmic disco." -Mike Dupar

Craft Spells // Still Left With Me

DIIV's debut album 'Oshin' is out now on Captured Tracks. 

DIIV // Follow (Memory Tapes remix)

(Druun)
Past Lives
Human
Air Conditioning
How Long Have You Known?
Wait
Earthboy
(Druun Pt. II)
Follow
Sometime
Oshin (Subsume)
Doused
Home

Past Lives

Wait

Follow

'LIMITS OF DESIRE' The new album from Small Black. Out May 14, 2013. 


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