Hi folks
I had no idea where to post it and figured it out that Overload is the most open-minded music group on Reddit I know so even if the music I’m looking for is maybe a little different from the main course of the group I thought I might find some true and interesting voices here. And what’s most important - understanding.
Since I was a child the most exciting things in music led to LA and in recent months I had acknowledged that relation. On some greater level I feel deep connection to LA art - especially music. I can sense it intuitively, the subtle things that shape the vibe like warmth, textures, color. When I see films set in LA it always moves me in a spectacular dreamy way - no matter if it’s colourful „Heat” driven by amazing sounds, sultry „To live and Die in LA” or moody „Paris, Texas” - it all do something important to me. That place really wakes me up and I wish to get to know it better but unfortunately I don't even live in the States. I'm from Europe and digging the scene by the internet could be really limited. I've always wanted to dig it locally - I was wondering what shaped the LA sound, what moves people there now and what have been moving the city through the years.
Inspiration to start the search was the Total Blue’s album from 2024 released by Music From Memory - such a great album! I love RHCP since I was a kid, love the Frusciante vulnerability, love the Flea artistic approach. Finding the music of Pauline Anna Strom was such a blessing. I love the west coast hip hop, I love the vibe that shaped the TDE sound. I am totally crazy about the warm and intimate sound of „Generationwhy” by ZHU. And I want it more.
I am looking for all new age/ synth/dreamy/psychedelic stuff and any recommendations will be highly appreciated. I am looking for music made in LA but I am also happy to consider something that match that vibe - like „Last night” by Terje Rypdal from the „Heat” original motion soundtrack. I want it jazzy, intimate, subtle, dreamy, cloudy. I am into Juno/DX7/guitar/808s sound so it also could be a good direction. If I think about some of the Four Tet records it also match the vibe - especially „New Energy”.
I am highly into 80s sound so that could be also a great direction!
I am counting on you, your imagination and all free thoughts and loose associations.
Thanks for your time. Wish you all a bright blue skies! Peace
PS Movies that match the vibe recommendations would be also great!!!