New Constellations – the ethereal brainchild of lifelong sidekicks Harlee Case and Josh Smith, and recent addition Kyle Farook – encapsulates a sonic dreamscape of eager melodies, striking guitar hooks, and celestial vocals that softly tangles listeners into a web of cosmic glory.
The Portland-based duo first explored collaborating when they were 14, recording a song together in Josh’s childhood bedroom, before spending the next 15 years exploring their individual approaches to music separately and eventually crafting the dynamic perspective that would become New Constellations. The two debuted with the single, “Hot Blooded,” an incomprehensibly magnetic voyage that offers warmth and compassion, and has now amassed over 45 million streams. Following a monumental year, Harlee and Josh continue to radiate their electrifying chemistry, now amplified by the addition of Kyle, a remarkable third member. With his exceptional musical prowess, Kyle infuses their live performances with a refreshing and captivating new energy. They are gearing themselves for an upcoming album release that can only be described as a continuation of their signature gilded alchemy.
Alice Sandahl’s forthcoming second album pulls off something difficult, something entrancing—something that might best be described as magic. It wraps around you and draws you into its search: a search for just the right note, the right melody, the perfect tone for each moment. Yet, in this exploration, the artistry never feels lost—it always has its footing.
This masterful foundation Alice has created is well-earned. She has spent the past 16 years delving deeply, transforming her experiences in academia and life on the road into her own spellbinding sound. Her journey began with classical training in college and evolved into her role as a founding member of the acclaimed rock band La Luz. Over a decade with the band, she released four albums on the notable indie label Hardly Art, collaborated with visionaries like Ty Segall and Dan Auerbach, and logged countless hours on the road.
The proficiency makes sense: miles have been traveled, hours have been labored, and a wealth of knowledge and skill has been earned. But understanding the how doesn’t diminish the real magic of the work. That magic comes from a curious soul, constant movement, and the quest for the “new now.” Alice Sandahl fully connects with the present on this album, offering a striking documentation of it, while also posing the question: what’s next?
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