Craft Spells
Pop · US · Active since 2010

Craft Spells

Shimmering guitars and hazy synths that feel like a faded Polaroid of a summer night. Melancholic dream pop for quiet reflection and golden hour drives.

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Formed in Stockton, California, in 2009, Craft Spells is an American indie rock and dream pop project led by Justin Vallesteros. The band has released two full-length studio albums through the Captured Tracks record label. Their discography includes the 2011 debut Idle Labor and the 2014 follow-up record Nausea, establishing the group's presence within the independent music scene.

Our Catalog2 Albums · 2011 · 2014
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