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Smile - Single

by Lovespirals

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Smile 03:03
I been having a hard time lately If I’m honest it’s been quite awhile But I keep it mostly to myself, yeah I just nod and smile My smile may be pretty but it’s All filled with lies And you if look closely, see it Doesn’t reach my eyes Ha ahh ahh oh ooh smile Hoo ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh smile I been really going thru it lately I wasn’t honest, I was in denial Should’ve asked for help but instead I just nod and smile My smile may be pretty but it’s All filled with lies And you if look closely, see it Doesn’t reach my eyes Smile Smile Smile Smile Ha ahh ahh oh ooh smile Hoo ooh ooh hoo ooh ooh ooh
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When does the happiness begin When does the love come flooding in When does the pain fade away Will it be tomorrow Why not today Why not today When will my grey skies turn to blue When will I take on a different hue When will the sun come out to play again Will it be tomorrow Why not today Why not today I’ve waited patiently (patiently) But I have yet to see (yet to see) Joy wing its way to me So I’m left wondering When does the pain fade away Will it be tomorrow Why not today Why not today
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Down Low 02:55
Drop me a line Send me a sign A little something Let me know that you’re alive But keep it on the down low (Down low) I said keep it on the down low (Down low) Just keep it on the down low (Down low) Gotta keep it on the down low (Down low) Write me a text Baby I’m vexed I don’t know what’s going on now But what can I expect said we’d Keep it on the down low (Down low) We said keep it on the down low (Down low) Just keep it on the down low (Down low) Gotta keep it on the down low (Down low) Keep it on the down low (Down low) I said keep it on the down low (Down low) Just keep it on the down low (Down low) Gotta keep it on the down low (Down low) On the down low (Down low) (Down low)

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Lovespirals has consistently defied musical categorization over their two decade history together, blending a dynamic tapestry of jazzy, soulful, and bluesy moods with the band’s classic California Dream Pop vibes. With the new Smile EP, however, Lovespirals’ sonic inspiration comes from a whole new place: South Korea!

Since 2019 the duo have been exploring South Korean music, going down a sonic rabbit hole after hearing the “dark concept” side of BTS. It wasn’t long until they discovered the flourishing Korean Indie scene that’s been overshadowed by the K-Pop phenomenon. The Kozy Pop label, in particular, proved a perfect introduction to more relatable underground indie and home recording artists.

Title track, “Smile,” combines Ryan’s shimmery Shoegazer guitars with a laid back beat, dreamy electric piano, and Anji’s earthy yet ethereal vocals to create a warm and welcoming sound that evokes the sunny beachside lifestyle depicted in the song’s brand new music video. Poppy in the very best way, “Smile,” is a bittersweet confession of the internal sorrow beneath the surface gloss of social media.

With extremely chill vibes and super smooth production, "Why Not Today?" pulls from Lovespirals’ R&B and Soul side with a little Jazz and Blues twist. This melancholic and dreamy song was originally released as a Bandcamp only single in mid 2020. The version here is a new mix of the track that appeared on the both the digital single and music video, but nothing drastically different.

“Down Low” is perhaps the biggest surprise of the release as it’s tougher to define genre-wise. Like the Nutty EP from Kozy Pop, “Down Low” combines distinctly Shoegaze and Dream Pop inspired guitar and vocals with the Brazilian influenced chords and progressions favored by K-Indie, along with a few quirky samples, including a rare vocal by Ryan. His soaring guitar solo could easily have been lifted from an early 90’s Love Spirals Downwards track.

Lovespirals are thrilled to be back in the studio, writing and recording new material after having been inspired by a new pool of talented songwriters and musicians including Colde, Dept, onthedal, Jimmy Brown, Kodi Green, D. Sanguh, and Baekhyun. Look for more new music to come in 2022!

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released March 4, 2022

Lyrics, vocals, vocal arrangements & mixing/production by Anji Bee
Composition, programming, instruments, tracking, mixing/production and mastering by Ryan Lum

Cover paining by Tom Pathe
www.instagram.com/t.pathe

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Lovespirals Los Angeles, California

Lifelong Angelinos, Ryan Lum and Anji Bee, have been writing, recording & producing dreamy pop-infused indie music since pairing up in 1999. This fiercely independent duo have self-released 5 albums, plus a number of EPs, singles, and remix collaborations on their own Chillcuts imprint. In addition to writing & recording music, they also produce the popular YouTube show, Happy Healthy Vegan, ... more

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