Dark Blue Heaven – “Lazy-Celestial City”
Los Angeles duo Dark Blue Heaven brings together a few different parts of electronic music on their debut album, “Celestial City”. The project was formed by producer Cam Outlaw and vocalist and lyricist Lydz. Their starting points include the sound of 1990s analog recordings, indie dream-pop from the 2010s, and modern breakcore. That is a wide range of music to draw from, and it gives the album an interesting place to start. I like that the duo is bringing these influences into one project rather than sticking to a single sound or period.
The album also looks at time, technology, and memories. Those ideas give “Celestial City” something to explore across its eleven tracks. The tracklist opens with “Lazy” and continues with “Flustered”, “Again”, “Wash Interlude”, “Hangin”, “Daisies”, “In The Sky”, “Brain Rot”, “Leave Me Alone”, “Glissin”, and “Wash”. The titles give each track its own identity before you even hear it. Some are short and simple, while others leave more room for the imagination. I would pick “Daisies” and “Leave Me Alone” as my two favorites from the tracklist. Their titles stood out to me, and I like the contrast between them.
Having two people with different roles at the heart of the project is another part I find interesting. Cam Outlaw handles production, while Lydz brings the vocals and lyrics. It gives Dark Blue Heaven a clear identity as a duo, with both sides playing a part in the music. Their mix of older electronic influences and newer styles also makes me curious to hear how their sound grows after this first album. There is plenty here to make me want to spend more time with the project.
For me, “Celestial City” is an interesting first album from Dark Blue Heaven. I like the range of music that has shaped the duo and the ideas they have chosen to explore. It is a strong introduction to their work, and I hope they keep making music together.
Keep Dark Blue Heaven on your radar and make sure to follow the duo on social media to stay updated on their upcoming music and new releases for the rest of this year.
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