grmln // explore ep

in this diy age of young musicians (and not so young), 19-year old yoodoo park is setting himself apart by not only doing what he does for fun, but excelling at it. the part-time californian (he spends his summers in japan) pens dream-pop layered with the tranquil colors of his environs; the muted blue-greens of the crashing pacific and the burnt pinkish-orange sunsets are all evident on his debut explore ep. his is a collection of 7-songs that put the brakes on the rushed urgency of a harried existence. this is great chill-out music, which pairs well with a bottle of wine or shots of daydream with good-vibe chasers. the explore ep opens with,“relax yourself (dolphin cry)” which sets the tone. each the ensuing song never strays from the slow-melting dream floes that continue until the final song, “patio” brushes softly against the skyline; gentle as a whisper. clocking in at 15: 35 minutes this is beautiful quickie for your ears to cuddle with. peace. Continue reading “grmln // explore ep”