Portland’s duo Reptaliens share their EP Wrestling via Captured Tracks. The duo has always been known for their sci-fi, whimsical lyrical themes and theatrical stage shows, but on this EP they’re channeling more of their sophisticated darker synths side. Last month they shared their lyric video for ‘Taking‘ that American Songwriter describe as “apocalyptic” and a “gliding, whirring synth groove.” Reptaliens’ Wrestling EP differs in two major ways from the groups...
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Portland duo Reptaliens announce their forthcoming EP Wrestling out November 6 via Captured Tracks. Along with the announce, the duo share their first single, ‘Taking,’ with a lyric video overlaid on top of the eerie deep red Oregon skies during the wildfires, posing the question “are we existing?” Reptaliens on ‘Taking‘ – “‘Taking’ is about perception and existence. It’s a song that carries the listener through the balance between action...
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Take notes from a few corners of the globe on this week’s roundup of new music. Moscow’s Kedr Livanskiy shares the closer to her upcoming album Your Need (3 May via 2MR) – ‘Ivan Kupala (New Day).’ Electronic leaning left field pop, informed by a sense of darkness unique to Kedr’s musical-cum-geographical upbringing. Portland-based, sci-fi inspired group Reptaliens share a new track + video for ‘Venetian Blinds.’ The track...
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Reptaliens, the Portland lo-fi pop band led by husband and wife Cole and Bambi Browning, will release their debut album FM-2030 on Friday 6 October. Listen to the first single ‘If You Want’ below! Reptaliens quickly evolved from a bedroom-recording project to a full-fledged band that explores fringe pop culture through analog synthesizers, electric guitars, melodic bass lines, and Bambi’s lulling vocals. The pair’s songwriting mirrors their strong connection. FM-2030 was recorded...
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We’re excited to welcome Portland, Oregon’s dream Reptaliens to the Captured Tracks / Remote Control family. Today, the band release a 7″ featuring two tracks ‘Prequel,’ and ‘Olive Boy.’ Reptaliens is the husband and wife team of Bambi and Cole Browning. The couple met on a basketball court while filming a music video for a mutual friend’s band that didn’t exist. After dating for six months, the two married under...
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