Groundislava At Juno Download

Review: Alongside fellow West coast brethren such as Sholohmo, Groundislava is bringing forth a plush take on the Californian beat scene ideals, with his own brew favouring rich synths of an 80s persuasion. This particular slant of vintage aesthetic mining is shot through with the woozy detuned charm and melancholia that made acts such as Hype Williams stand out initially. The tempos on his debut album for Friends of Friends shift around while the atmosphere and approach stays joyfully intact, creating a cohesive ride through a romantic sound universe where melody is king and yet there's not one sappy note to be found.