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LSD on Cherry Red Records 4-CD Boxed Set

“Stir About The Stars” from Love Spirals Downwards’ 1992 debut album, ‘Idylls,’ is featured on the upcoming Cherry Red Records ‘Cherry Stars Collide – Dream Pop, Shoegaze & Ethereal Rock 1986-1995‘ 4CD Box Set. The follow-up companion collection to the label’s 2016 release, ‘Still In A Dream,’ this collection promises “lesser known half-lit gems and sleepy pop nuggets of the 80’s and 90’s.’ Read more below or preorder your copy now.

This song features the vocals and lyrics of Suzanne Perry, and holds the unique honor of being the only song to have the lyrics printed in the album artwork on the original CD release by Projekt.

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Lovespirals “The Call” Single Out Now

Lovespirals return to their darker hued roots with a new digital single. “The Call” shares some of the retro-90’s shoe gazer/dream pop vibes of their last full-length album, ‘Life Goes On,’ highlighting the lush guitar work Ryan Lum is known for. His soaring solo could easily have been plucked from the 1994, Ardor. Hypnotic bass and upbeat drums drive this melancholic song with an unexpected groove, while his wife Anji’s signature blend of earthy low voice and soaring ethereal harmonies lift your soul. Cover photo by Susan Jennings, the band’s longtime photographer who was actually behind the band being discovered by Projekt Records in 1991.

‘The Call (Single)’ was released July 1, 2022 on all digital platforms including Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Mp3, Tidal, Pandora and Apple Music.

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Apple Music Early Hours DJ Mix features Love Spirals Downwards

Last month Apple Music launched a new DJ Mix Series which features exclusive mixes dropping bi-weekly from “a range of notable artists spanning genres and regions,” as their press says. The show’s second episode, released this March, is a mix by Bored Lord that includes “Alicia” (mistakenly credited as “Sound of Wave”). The classic Flux album track mixes in and out of The Future Sound of London and Malcom McClaren, with our song blending into the intro on “About Her,” as well.

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Smile – Single Out Now

Lovespirals 3-song single, ‘Smile,’ is out NOW on all digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Mp3, Tidal, YouTube, Deezer and Bandcamp. In addition to the brand new title track, ‘Smile’ features the moody song “Why Not Today,” that was previously only available on Bandcamp. All three songs continue the band’s tradition of working new influences into their signature dream pop sound. While a much lighter offering that 2018’s Life Goes On, there’s still a good deal of melancholy amidst the deceptively light, retro-esque, jazz and blues inflected indie pop tunes. Cover art by Tom Pathe, longtime friend of bandleader, Ryan Lum, and photographer for the 1992 debut album, Idylls.

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We Have A Technical features ‘Flux’

The I DIE: YOU DIE podcast We Have A Technical featured the 1998 album, Flux, on episode 384. Half way through the show –which first spotlights Deathwatch Beetle Repairman– the podcast duo play “Sound of Waves” (erroneously credited as “Alicia” due to a naming error on iTunes), followed by a discussion of the project in general and this album in particular. While not particularly a knowledgeable conversation, it does seem to fit a particular viewpoint that some dark-music enthusiasts hold about the influence of drum ‘n’ bass and downtempo scenes had on that period of music. Host, Alex, also plays “Ring (feat. Kristen Perry),” noting that he “likes” the song.

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Projekt ‘Excelsis ~ A Dark Noel’ Remastered Release

Projekt is set to release the first-ever vinyl reissue of their classic album, ‘Excelsis ~ A Dark Noel.’ The most popular of their holiday themed various artist series, the original 1995 jewel box CD with 8-page booklet sold over 15,000 copies. This remastered album is currently available in a new six-panel digipak CD and digital download with two versions of a 140g weight color vinyl LP coming in November. There is a choice of either Aqua with White Splatter vinyl or Orchid with Purple and Grey Splatter vinyl limited to just 300 copies each.

Bandleader Ryan Lum returned to his master DAT tapes to find the original recording of Love Spirals Downwards’ 1995 recording of the Dr. Seuss classic, “Welcome Christmas,” from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. The band’s shoegaze dream pop rendition has long been a fan favorite, so it’s great to hear a remastered version all these years later.

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Echoes Radio Spins Lovespirals “Aspen Glow”

John Diliberto is once again sharing our cover of John Denver’s “Aspen Glow” from the Projekt Excelsis ~ A Prelude CD on his nationally syndicated radio show, Echoes. We were delighted to learn he’d played it twice last holiday season, and now learned it’s back in rotation this year, as well! Our 2001 recording appeared on the Echoes Winter Solstice Soundscape playlists for December 21st and 26th.

You can grab yourself a copy of this vintage Lovespirals holiday nugget for FREE from the Lovespirals Bandcamp page.

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Tim, where are you now? CD & Digital Album

Projekt Records founder, Sam Rosenthal of Black Tape for a Blue Girl, just released a new album to commemorate what would have been Timothy Leary’s 100th birthday. Entitled Tim, where are you now?, this collaborative album features many special guests, including Lovespirals, Steve Roach, Erik Wøllo, Mike VanPortfleet of Lycia, Brian Viglione of The Dresden Dolls, Lee Ranaldo of Sonic Youth, Reggie Watts, and more. Be sure to check out “Starseed,” featuring classic ambient guitar leads from LSD band founder, Ryan Lum, as well as “PSY PHI love means High Fidelity” featuring both Ryan and Anji Lum alongside Byron Metcalf, Martin Bowes, and Rosenthal. Seems fitting to be part of an album dedicated to “the guru of LSD” created by the owner of the label that gave Love Spirals Downwards it’s start!

The CD is currently in preorder on Bandcamp, where you can alternatively purchase a digital download on the “Name Your Price” deal (meaning you can pay $0 if you want…), and it’s also available to stream on all digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube.

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Ever Remastered Reissue On Bandcamp

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The long-awaited remastered and expanded reissue of our 1996 album Ever is now available on Bandcamp for digital download. This new version features amazing sound with better clarity and fidelity, and it’s twice the original length. It includes 22 tracks: 4 never-before-heard instrumentals, 3 cover songs (including our version of “Candle Song” by Mojave 3), a rare vocal electronica track called “Echoes,” and more. Even the artwork has been enhanced to highlight the beauty of this dreamy electro-acoustic album. You can read more about it on our album page.

“Slow, somber, and beautiful beyond reason, this LSD just might be the burgeoning leader of another full-on ethereal rock revival. Lie down and be counted with tracks like “Sideways Forest,” El Pedregal,” and “Delta.”

— M. Tye Comer, Associate Creative Director at Spotify