Craft Spells

Craft Spells is an American indie rock/dream pop[1] band from Stockton, California, formed in late 2009 by Justin Vallesteros. To date, Craft Spells has released two studio albums, Idle Labor (2011) and Nausea (2014) on the Captured Tracks label.

Craft Spells
Background information
OriginLathrop, California, USA
GenresIndie rock, indie pop, dream pop, synthpop
Years active2009–present
LabelsCaptured Tracks
MembersJustin Vallesteros
Live members:
Brandon Hughes
Javier Suarez
Cameron Spencer Case
Nick Robins
Past membersLive members:
Brock Lowry
Andy Lum
Frankie Soto
Jack Doyle Smith
Peter Michel
Websitewww.craftspells.com

History

In 2009 Vallesteros began experimenting with simple synth and guitar lines, gradually layering them to create the sound that would become Craft Spells.[1] After signing with Captured Tracks, the band released their debut full-length, Idle Labor, in early 2011 and went on tour with Beach Fossils.[2] The album was described as a soft, synthy, dreamy compendium of new wave music and 80s pop similar to New Order with Vallesteros' voice style sounding like Ian Curtis.[3][4]

The band's next EP, Gallery, was released on 2012. It was followed by their second LP, Nausea on 2014.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Idle Labor (2011)
  • Nausea (2014)

EPs

  • Gallery (2012)
  • Gruesome Flowers 2: A Tribute to The Wake (2012) (with Blouse)
  • Midnight Render (Nausea Rebuild) (2016)

Singles

  • Party Talk (2010)
  • After the Moment (2011)
  • Breaking the Angle Against the Tide (2014)
  • Our Park by Night (2015)

References
  1. Clancy, Daniel. "Craft Spells". AllMusic. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  2. Stosuy, Brandon (29 March 2011). "Craft Spells – "From The Morning Heat"". Stereogum. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  3. Kivel, Adam (13 April 2011). "Craft Spells – Idle Labor". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  4. Cohen, Ian. "Craft Spells: Idle Labor". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
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