Friday, January 10, 2014

Coachella Spotlight #1: Washed Out

For my first installment of my Coachella Spotlight series, I wanted to post about a band that I am anxiously looking forward to seeing at Coachella. Last year I stumbled upon Washed Out and they kind of opened a new door for me in terms of listening to a new style of music to me. His mellow, electronic/rock fusion really grabbed me and I can't wait to see how it translates live with a full band.


Washed Out (a.k.a. Ernest Greene) is a singer/songwriter from Georgia (USA). His first full length album, Within And Without, is the one I first heard and fell in love with. The name Washed Out actually perfectly describes his music. Whether or not that is why he named himself that, I am unsure... but I like to think so! The big single off of this album was Amor Fati. You can listen to this track and it will immediately bring warmth and light into your day. I love listening to it when I'm drinking coffee in the morning or basking in the sun rays on a nice day.



Other favorite tracks from this album include: Eyes Be Closed and Soft

Washed Out's second album, Paracosm, just came out last August, which is what he will be promoting by touring this winter and spring. It still has that same sun-bathed, washed out sound but the production quality has improved and the songs have more depth. It is a great sign of progress for this budding artist. Check out the music video for my favorite track from the album, called All I Know, below!


I can't wait to lay on the grass at the Polo Fields and soak in the desert sun while listening to Washed Out perform. That will make me one happy camper.

Before I leave you to dive into more of their music, I wanted to offer up one of my favorite remixes that has made a few of my playlists in the past six months. Star Slinger takes one of my favorite tracks and turns it into something completely new. I love the chill trap vibes with the washed out, undulating vocals. Simply a great remix all around.



Happy Coachella! <3

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