SPIN Sessions
SPIN Sessions Presents: Derek Simpson
Derek Simpson is an optimistically simple being in the best sense. Not one to overcomplicate things, rather enjoy the curiosities that life has to offer. Through music, playful inquiry, keeping things fun and explorative, Simpson is relinquishing perfectionism and relishing in receiving his wisdom through creativity. Even though he lives simply, it is not to be confused with being simple minded. His recent LP, Signs, carries a multitude of introspective scenes that outline his inner thoughts, embellished by his mesmerizing guitar playing. These conversations between his sentiments and the music make for a tasteful cocktail made of all the feel-good human stuff. SPIN caught up with Derek Simpson and took a look at his latest musical concepts, how he feels about Signs, what’s next, and more....
SPIN Sessions Presents: The Zephyr Bones
The Zephyr Bones are the Barcelona based band making big waves in today’s Modern Psychedelia era. Much like an elegantly rising tide, their career moves at a fluid and abundant pace. They’ve just released a record, Neon Body, that takes the listener through a reflective journey through the band’s lens as they musically express what it means to be human in a digital era. This LP is coming from collectively mature minds at play who have become confident in the imprints they want to leave in the music space. Their sound as uniquely articulate as their vision, is undeniably inviting, constantly leaving one searching for more. SPIN took a pause with the five man band and spoke about their origins, songwriting process, pursuing success, and their most recent LP, Neon Body. Who are The Zephy...
SPIN Sessions Presents: sir Was
There comes a time when all you can do in life is to surrender to the experience, regardless of how difficult it may get. sir Was is a prime example of looking inward long enough to consciously address complex emotional conversations, and turning all of that soul searching into something beautiful. His latest project, Let The Morning Come, is a diary into which Joel Wästberg relentlessly pours his emotions out, opening up the door to a series of questions and realizations he’s carried in his life up until today. After going through an ultimate trial that compromised his physical existence, he’s gained a new life that is too precious to waste away. As he found solace in music, he also found new artistic ground that’s launched his career in a liberated direction. SPIN caught up wi...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Manics
Manics are a duo that have been making strides in making their dream of producing limitless music a reality. As founders of Popgang Records, they’ve been on an adventure that has forced them to take on an all around executive perspective, which has evolved their creativity to new heights. Letting go of them common obsession to produce a “perfect” record, Manics made sure to let soul drive their most recent record, Pastel Palace to fruition. Sonically and visually exploring the disco, punk, and dance universes has resulted in a liberating and undeniably groovy record. Read on as the humble duo speak with SPIN about their proudest song on the album, how graphic design influences their musical career, what they have coming up and more. Stream Pastel Palace here. Who are Manics and what ...
SPIN Sessions Presents: The Lazy Eyes
The Lazy Eyes are the psychedelic wonder-boys hailing straight from Australia that without a doubt, should be on your personal ‘Ones To Watch’ list. As if blooming from the sunkissed meadows, their sound is in its most organic state, showcasing the raw talents of each of the band’s members. Their most recent release, EP2, is a coming of age love story; an ode to life as they know it. There’s pureness to the way they craft each of their songs, due to the sheer commitment and belief in their sound exploration that’s nothing more and nothing less. With a perfect balance of grit, etherealness, curiosity, and sunshine, they’ve set a high bar, quickly cementing themselves as beacons in modern psychedelia. With their laser sharp focus and clear determination, it’s only a matter of time before the...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Genesis Owusu
Equal parts musical shape-shifter, limitless creative beast, badass, humorous and undefined, Genesis Owusu is a little bit of everything and everyone. This Daybreaker has come onto the scene with a monstrously diverse and impactful project, Smiling With No Teeth, which has quickly positioned him as an ambitious artist with mass potential to be a true pioneer in today’s music scene. Part of what contributes to the charm of Owusu’s sound, is his philosophical approach towards music making. This can be witnessed through dynamic and layered storytelling, along with purposeful and soulful delivery of the inner thoughts being explored within each song. There’s an invitation for the listener to join in the conversation and surrender to the experience with him, indulging in the universe known as t...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Tim Atlas
If Tim Atlas were an element, it’d be air. As swift as his style, Tim delivers music that gently invites listeners to explore his inner thoughts along with their own. There’s an ease and warmth to his sound that is achieved through his songwriting and composition capabilities, which allow him to create immersive and wholesome projects, such as his recent EP, QUOTA. This project showcases and capitalizes on his talent for storytelling and grooves, each song blending seamlessly to the last. Aside from perfecting his craft, Tim is on a constant mission to keep evolving his art to the next level in order to keep connecting to what makes him the strongest – his fans. Read along as the soulful singer-songwriter opens up about the origins of QUOTA, how he found inspiration in the midst of the pan...
SPIN Sessions Presents: sad alex
sad alex: a vibrant and spunky soul that lights up the room with her unapologetic spirit. Self-referred to as “the happiest sad girl,” she lives up to that identity through her music. She uses her craft to empower the world to embrace themselves in all of their strangeness and encourages an acceptance of one’s own complexities. Her outlook is one of a genuine drive to become the greatest version of herself and inspire others to partake in a fun, yet vulnerable environment. With admirable character, sad alex ignites the music scene with the power of duality. SPIN sat down with sad alex as she dives into her musical style, career milestones, upcoming projects, and more. Who is sad alex and how did you come to life? Wow. sad alex is me. My name is Alex Saad, I am Palestinian. My friend and Cr...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Kadebostany
Kadebostany is an energetic field – an atmosphere of infinite music and creativity. Personifying this unique and imaginative mindset, Kadebostany creates musical tapestries that outline the balance of tradition and modernity within dance music. The approach to creating a tasteful blend of traditional and modern electronic sound structures is spherical, in a constant organic flow. Kadebostany’s intuitive and artistic nature has led him to create music with elemental surprises, always engaging the listener through sonic storytelling. His pursuit is that of a nomad not seeking approval, but welcoming anyone to join in on the fun within his cinematic universe. Read on as Kadebostany catches up with SPIN about his musical pursuits, his artistic identity, new releases, and more! Who is Kadebosta...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Falana
Falana is a breath of fresh air. The power of emotional intuition, awareness, and curiosity fuel her every musical pursuit. What perhaps makes her stand out the most, is the honest intention with which she imagines and creates from. Staying true to her identity throughout her evolution has made Falana a confident musician who draws from the expansive observations of her ever-changing environment. Carrying the true essence of a chameleon, her music reflects her adaptive personality, someone who has learned how to not only embrace change, but be the embodiment of the positivity that arises from it. Falana took a humble pause to speak with SPIN about songwriting, performing at the Global Citizen Prize Dinner in London, upcoming projects and more. Who is Falana and how did you come to life? I ...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Hollis
Hollis is an incredibly conscious artist and wordsmith that uses her voice literally and metaphorically. In reality, her artistic identity barely even begins to scratch the surface of the entire inner workings going on behind the scenes. She’s dedicated to the ever-evolving journey that really defines itself as the human experience, expressing her perspective through her songwriting craft. Inspired by musical virtuosa, Lauryn Hill, Hollis projects all of life’s queries into her songs and aims to bring common ground to the people. Through her social activism, she’s been pushing the boundaries necessary to create civil discourse and more importantly, to create a conscious community that’ll build long lasting/impactful change. SPIN chatted it up with the eloquent singer-songwriter as she refl...
SPIN Sessions Presents: Monolink
Always challenging himself to innovate and move beyond his musical stratosphere, Monolink is an articulate, active and ever-evolving artist bending the musical limits one project at a time. Monolink’s holistic approach towards songwriting accompanied by a vast history of technical training, makes him a well seasoned storyteller and composer. He’s a super concise and conscious creator, being diligent of all musical elements aligning in order to put forth a resonant message. He’s back with his most explorative album yet, and ready to divulge into its makings. Read on as Monolink chats with SPIN about Under Darkening Skies, the most challenging song to create, songwriting secrets, and more. Be sure to stream his new album here. Who is Monolink and how did you come to life? I actually started ...
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