Live on KEXP

Spellling

Mar 14, 2023

Spellling, an Oakland, California artist with a future-soul solo project, discusses her latest album 'The Turning Wheel' and its theme of the Karmic Circle of Life. She explores her musical evolution, desire to collaborate and experiment, and performs unique vocal harmonies and genre-defying sounds.

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Spellling's latest album 'The Turning Wheel' explores mystical and futuristic themes, combining airy vocals, mischievous harmonies, synths, and acoustic orchestra.

Spelling's performance on KEXP showcased their talent for crafting meticulous orchestration and their fearlessness in pushing the boundaries of genre.

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Spelling: A Unique Future Soul Wayfinder

Spelling, the solo project of Tia Cabral from Oakland, California, captivates listeners with their future soul sound. Their latest album, 'The Turning Wheel,' explores mystical and futuristic themes, combining airy vocals, mischievous harmonies, synths, and acoustic orchestra. Cabral wanted to expand her sonic palette and collaborated with over 30 musicians, resulting in a bigger orchestral sound. Despite her initial hesitation and imposter syndrome, working with other musicians has given her a newfound confidence. During their live performance on KEXP, Spelling showcased their meticulous orchestration, fresh vocal harmony, and genre-defying approach.

Introduction

2min

Evolution of the Artist's Music and Collaboration

3min

Live Performance by Spelling

4min

Song of Youth and Longing

15min

Live Session with Spellling

5min

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.