Beat Radio has been making hazy, literate, heartfelt pop songs since 2005. The band recently released their 4th full length Hard Times Go via Awkward For Life Records.
from If You Wait Long Enough: Songs of Will Stratton,
track released June 11, 2013
Brian Sendrowitz - Guitars, vocals, bass, synths
Brian Ver Straten - Drums, tamborine
Produced by Beat Radio
Recorded at Miracle Flag in Bellmore, NY
No one can accuse Stratton of terseness; his vivid lyricism (WYLYHD, ATTOTS) evokes reminiscence and substance (RF), even at times unto the "afterlight." Frenetic arpeggios (esp. on the baroque 'IFWLE') are moderated by subdued pieces like TRF. There are standout moments on P-E which benefit from collaborators, but the high-point is the 7+ minutes of the orchestral 'YD' that ascends with the aid of slow building viola, cello, violin and erupts to a Jimmy Page inspired, bliss of overdrive. hailhumanists
A vibrant vision of "Central Americana" from the Costa Rica-based artist, blending heartland devotionals with playful Tropicália grooves. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 27, 2022
It may not be a full-fledged LP, but All Delighted People is probably my favourite of Sufjan's works. Without an overaching album theme to tie the songs together, it felt like Sufjan was free to experiment on each track and give them their own unique sound. And because of that (and Sufjan's talent), every track on there is a standout track. Angkasawan