This week I'm sharing out a submission from a young producer who goes by The Careen. I found that the melody of "Spirals" stayed in my head after listening. The hopeful yet somber vibe fits with the rest of the Music to Forget Your Troubles playlist.
Alvaro Suarez, aka The Careen, is currently based in New York and has been writing and producing songs since high school. He's just released his debut album, "SM1L3." The album is about struggle and moving forward, of finding things that make you smile.
"Spirals" tells the story of staying creative and doing what you love to move forward rather than worrying about what will happen. The instrumental carries the song, but his lightly sung lyrics add to the relaxing, reflective vibe of the song. In Suarez's words, "I just wanted a nostalgic, chill, mind clearing feel."
You can learn more about The Careen here:
About the Curator, Caitlin Moss:
Drum set player and percussionist Caitlin Moss was born and raised in Los Angeles. She has performed at such venues as the Skirball Center and the Ford Amphitheatre and has toured nationally and internationally, including performances in Mexico and Cuba, with Grammy-winning bands La Santa Cecilia and Quetzal. She performs and records in Los Angeles as a freelance musician and as a member of several original bands. Caitlin is also teaching drum set, percussion, piano, and music production classes at a youth arts center operated by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
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