Glass Spells is a synth-pop band from San Diego, California. The band is comprised of two members, Anthony Ramirez and Tania Costello. Anthony is the instrumentalist of the group, bringing his wide array of skills to the production of their unique sound. Tania is the lead singer and vocalist, providing the powerful and emotive lyrics and melodies that have become a hallmark of the band. Their music is a mix of modern synth-pop and retro-inspired sounds, with an emphasis on dreamy atmosphere and infectious hooks. Together, they have created a sound that is both innovative and nostalgic, and has gained them a devoted fan base.
Secret Lynx, an American indie rock outfit, emerged from the creative vision of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ronnie Dudek. Initially a solo project, the band crafts a distinctive sound that blends the hazy warmth of '70s stoner rock, the raw energy of early '80s post-punk, and the introspective melodies reminiscent of late '90s/early 2000s indie rock.
Drawing inspiration from the stripped-down ethos of punk's early days and the emotive songwriting of turn-of-the-millennium indie, Secret Lynx infuses their music with a contemporary twist. The result is a captivating brand of melodic indie rock that pays homage to their influences while carving out a unique sonic identity.
Based in San Diego, the band records and releases their music through the independent label Manaloft Records.
Carrie Feller (who creates gloom-synth earworms under the moniker Hexa), Sal Gallegos and John Rieder (of the instrumental noise-rock duo Secret Fun Club) first began working together in mid-2019. The odd, left-field idea was a cover of “I Was a Teenage Werewolf” by The Cramps, which was eventually featured on the compilation Really Bad Music for Really Bad People (Three One G, 2020). This unlikely-but-in-retrospect-perfectly-sensible collaboration continued on in spring 2021, when Carrie recruited Sal and John as the rhythm section for a new instrumental composition. The result was “Prelude in Terror,” a sonic partnership so thrilling and intuitive that a full project as a trio seemed like the only rational next step. Nonexistent Night formed soon after, and the three musicians began writing the songs that would become the new LP In The Middle of A Boiling Sea over the subsequent 12 months. The band made its live debut in June 2022 and then, with the blessing and support of the label Three One G, began production of their record throughout late 2022 and early 2023. The band recently added Alia Jyawook (Scary Pierre, ex-Hot Nerds) as permanent cellist and guitarist and are already working on new songs for a follow-up record. Influenced by bands like Three Mile Pilot, Rachel’s, Slint, Chelsea Wolfe, King Woman, Kate Bush, June of 44, PJ Harvey, Nick Cave, Om, Low, Converge, and Tristeza, Nonexistent Night is elegiac, dramatic, and tinged with dread: post-rock for a drowning world.
