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Spellling [Performance & Interview Only]

Mar 14, 2023

Spellling, the Oakland artist with a future-soul sound, discusses her latest album 'The Turning Wheel.' She combines airy vocals, mischievous harmony, synths, and orchestral elements. Topics include mystical and futuristic themes. Songs like 'Under The Sun' and 'Boys At School' are highlighted.

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Quick takeaways

Spellling's music combines flexible airy vocals with mischievous harmony and a mix of synths and acoustic orchestra.

Transition from solo work to collaboration with a band has added depth and energy to Spelling's live performances.

Deep dives

Evolution of Spelling's Band

Spelling's band has evolved from its early stages, initially starting as a solo project to now a cohesive group of musicians. The band, carefully selected through recommendations and word of mouth in Oakland, has grown into a dream team working together to create beautiful sounds. The transition from solo work to collaborating with others, as seen in 'The Turning Wheel' album, showcases a desire for a more ambitious and orchestral sound.

Intro

2min

Captivating Performance with Dreamy Ambiance and Emotional Lyrics

16min

Emotive Performance and Interview with Artist

3min

Live Performance and Interview with Band

4min

Exploring Collaborations and Creative Boundaries in Music Production

7min

On the show this time, it's the startling sound of future-soul wayfinder Spellling.

“Spellling,” with 3 “L’s” is the name of Oakland, California artist Tia Cabral’s ambitious solo project. If you were lost in a mythical forest, or a futuristic city, or even just stumbling aimlessly somewhere along Telegraph or San Pablo Avenue in Oakland - It's not that Spellling would know the way home (though she might.) It’s that, without a doubt, she would create a pathway to somewhere, and the journey to that new place would be delightful. It would be enchanting. Her latest album is called “The Turning Wheel,” embracing - both in title and in spirit - the karmic circle of life. The music combines her flexible airy voice with mischievous harmony, synths with acoustic orchestra, and natural or supernatural topics. It's available on Sacred Bones Records.

Recorded 10/29/2022.