“Tic Tac” 7″ is a new 7″ vinyl by Portland-based Pete International Airport, slated for release on November 24th on Little Cloud Records. It features Rachel Goswell of Slowdive as both vocalist and co-writer, while the B-side includes a marvelous remix by Anton Newcombe of The Brian Jonestown Massacre. With a lineup like this, you can only expect pure quality, and that’s the case with both the original track and the remix. Soundwise, Pete International Airport explores many styles through his exceptional songs. Perhaps shoegaze comes to mind first, but you’ll unquestionably notice how psychedelic rock, alternative rock, indie rock, dream pop, indie pop, and electronic music found their way into “Tic Tac.”
Armed with limitless creativity, talent, experience, skills, and knowledge, Pete International Airport transforms his brilliant ideas into a colossal slab of ear-appealing, ethereal, mesmerizing soundscapes. His musicianship goes beyond comprehension so many times during this track as he delivers cleverly assembled, reverby chord progressions, magnificent themes, wisely implemented articulations, exceptional synths, and ambient sequences. You’ll notice how intricate basslines offer more heaviness, clarity, and depth to this song. The perfectly assembled rhythmic sequences based upon well-accentuated electronic beats direct the groove and pace but also keep the remainder of the orchestrations in line. Perhaps “Tic Tac” is a calm, soothing, relaxing shoegaze number, but Pete International Airport fully stacked it with many layers of complex instrumentations that will indulge your listening apparatus. It’s simultaneously easy listening and delicate, offering listening pleasure to even the pickiest fans of the genre.
Of course, Rachel Goswell’s lyricism and vocal performance uplift “Tic Tac” on an entirely new level, and this song wouldn’t sound this good without her. Her magnificent vocal range emphasizes every instrumentation and rhythmic sequence with finesse and precision. Anton Newcombe’s delicate touches while remixing this outstanding song keep the initial structure intact, while adding subtle accentuations, decorations, enhancements, and layers of various effects like reverb, echo, and delay. Newcombe’s version is equally good as the original, and he just showcases his take on this marvelous shoegaze track.
You’ll immediately fall in love with this 7″ after hearing both versions as Pete International Airport, Rachel Goswell, and Anton Newcombe invested many brilliant ideas, exceptional musicianship, and tremendous knowledge while working on the original and remixed song. Pete International Airport proves once again he’s one of the most creative and innovative artists on the contemporary indie scene, and he unquestionably demands your utmost attention. Keep your eye on his social media pages and Little Cloud Records for more information about this 7″ release.
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