playalpha Oakland, California
Years of practice and musical study have gone into Alight, Dissolve - there are few projects like it in today’s musical landscape. A work of modern rock, it alludes to an older, more platonic place. From the complex vocal harmonies, to the darkly poetic lyrics, to the runaway drums and ever present synth, there is a lot to take in and be rewarded by. ... more
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