Made in the solitude of rural and coastal Massachusetts, Dayspired comes forth with their latest EP “Rover,” a ghostly and rhythm-heavy affair. The title track begins with a repeated hang drum fragment which appears to rise out of the surrounding fog, lifted by synth flourishes, engulfing vocals, and a hypnotic bass groove that runs throughout. It would seem to be a song most fit to be played on a ghost ship.
"Bringing a distinct ghostly tone to the Dayspired catalog, the core layers of “Rover” — the repeated hang drum fragment, Prophet ‘08 bass, and textured vocals — were conceived in a single night. With a mood in mind, the focus then became on navigating the song arrangement. What felt fitting was to have the composition take on a rather nomadic structure, weaving in multiple divergences from the main idea, and drawing attention to moments of tranquility and moments of vigor along the journey. The process of creating this arrangement in itself — of iterating, backtracking, experimenting, and wayfinding – felt like it fully embodied that of a rover."
One of Bradley Zero’s latest mentees, Dayspired is a young audio-visual duo hailing from Boston. The group has already collaborated with an eclectic range of artists, including bassist Hash Vyas (of the acclaimed Thievery Corporation), jazz saxophonist Stephon Alexander, and vocalist Harrison Lipton, as well as remixed songs from the likes of Haulm and GoGo Penguin. Previous releases have received support from tastemakers around the globe, including the Apple Music editorial team, Indie Shuffle, Stereofox and Nest HQ. The duo has released music independently and through various imprints — Eton Messy Records, Grand Jury Music, and Dusted Wax Kingdom.
credits
released December 4, 2020
Label: Arlia Recordings
Composers: Matthew Bejtlich, Neil Desai (Dayspired)
Mixing & Mastering: Matthew Bejtlich, Neil Desai, Jason Petrin
Dayspired is the musical and visual project of Matthew Bejtlich and Neil Desai.
Influenced by a
range of musical genres, and drawing inspiration from visual design and nature, the duo's sound features a blend of electronic elements and organic, live instrumentation....more
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