Earthbound is a split EP from Cuddle Formation (Noah Klein) and The Spookfish (Daniel Goldberg), both of whom are associated with the FMLY collective. Both artists contribute four tracks of minimal compositions using guitars, keys, loops and vocals. As the Patient Sound blurb says, “Both are savant composers of heartfelt homerecorded music aimed at expanding worldview. This split tape is a representation of both their friendship and their craft.”
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The EP is dreamy and hushed and serves to palliate the stresses and worries of modern life with “a distinct desire for understanding and compassion”. If you’re a fan of meditative, experimental, music then I highly recommend having a listen.
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You can buy the EP right now over at Patient Sounds.
And one last thing. I encourage you to familiarise yourself with the rest of the Patient Sounds catalogue. An independent label based in Fort Collins, Colorado, they release music on cassette tapes (like the Earthbound one below) which come in these beautifully designed cases and just look generally amazing. The music itself isn’t bad either! I am yet to explore fully but on early listens I would suggest checking out A Spirit by Pines, Motivated/Unmotivated by Kites Sail High and The Westers by Wellington Downs.
