Magic Candy is a one-man band from Charlotte, NC. Everything on his latest EP Summer Soon was written, performed, produced, mixed and mastered by the artist. Having some time on his hands because of the pandemic and at the time feeling emotional, dreamy, flustered, anxious and confused led him to focus his energies on new material. The new EP was recorded in less than two weeks. The recording process went very smoothly with no outtakes and nothing scraped. The next two weeks were spent mixing and tightening the sound. Recorded entirely in his bedroom, the sound that comes up is heavily based on synths, surrounded around mood and ambiance. Feeling dream-like, the soundscapes on this album will create an inviting space for you to daydream or relax in.
Summer Soon begins with “Something,” where synths swirl on the backdrop of this track gradually building in mood. The sound of synthetic strings adds a lush vibe. The vocals slowly grow in volume.. Overdubbed vocals make for a cacophony of sounds. A piano courses through “Photo Glitch,” providing a very jazzy lounge vibe. The vocals are executed in a falsetto and at times reminded me of Bon Iver or Radiohead. More synths sound out on “My Birthday” as half-mumbled, half-sung vocals give off an emo and nonchalant feel. The vocals kind of drone on as the ambiance of the synths and electronic riffs gain in vibe. On “Night Love II,” airy guitars and moody synths cast an atmospheric appeal to the start of this song. At moments, the haunting and noir vibes to the vocals reminded me of Lana Del Rey. The enigmatic vibes to the music really made for a sound submerged in mystery and shadow. On “Pearl,” the twang of guitars and xylophone made for a unique sound. The synths highlight more atmosphere and ambiance toward the start as some keys trickle in. The piano melody gives a very lounge and jazzy flair. Dreamy and haunting, what sounds like steel lap guitar creates the ambiance on “I Can Always Move It.” Percussions add a touch of liveliness. The rhythms and grooves of this track felt more like straightforward rock fare than the previous sections. As the beats joined in, this felt like the most pop-oriented song out of the bunch. The album closes on this accessible and familiar number. The sound on this EP leans onto a type of avant-garde dream pop album. Filled with tons of mood and atmosphere, this record is great to listen to with headphones on in order to fully immerse yourself in the music. Magic Candy has created an environment where audiences can be free to dream and let their minds wander over these soothing sonic landscapes. If you’re looking for something ambient and engaging to spend some time with, then this recording is for you. I look forward to seeing more from this artist.
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