Astronaut Head – “Talk To Frank”
Once again returning to buffaBLOG, Astronaut Head, the solo project of Buffalo’s Jessica Stoddard, treats us to an epic, movie soundtrack-esque piece of lo-fi, indie trip hop called “Talk To Frank.” Stoddard has worked on projects that are at least part-Scottish, such as The Deep Red Sky and The Little Birds. Not too long ago, Astronaut Head also released the 5-song EP Meek Moon, a musical grouping reviewed by buffaBLOG’s Ronald Walczyk. The EP departs from Stoddard’s past creative endeavors, and presents with an alienesque echo. “Talk To Frank” is a similar, yet continued evolution of Stoddard’s journey – it is drenched in reverb with titillating synthesizers and massive electronic drum queues. The song provokes, all at once, intense introspection and dream-like entrancement. It feels natural despite its intensity at times.
Stoddard is very mindful, exact, and practiced in her approach to songwriting and musical production. One can definitely hear the influences of Björk and Glasser in Stoddard’s newest venture. This airy, ethereal ear candy is fresh, offering a unique interpretation of the combination of shoegaze and dream pop. The song moves effortlessly across both scarcity and fullness. “Talk To Frank” bounces between bits of easy, sparse clarity, alongside enormous deepness. For example, at 0:30, the song kicks off with twilight, colorful electronics, whereas at 1:04, the music slows to a peaceful pace, allowing listeners to reconfigure.
Stoddard made this Halloween special with the release of “Talk To Frank,” produced and mixed by Steak & Cake Records. Astronaut Head is for fans of Grimes, Low, and Azure Ray. Name your price and listen to “Talk To Frank” on Astronaut Head’s Bandcamp.
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This post was written by Jake Sessanna