In the Valley Below creates music that feels like a long, slow exhale in a room lit only by candles. Their sound is anchored by the chemistry between Jeffrey Jacob and Angela Gail, whose voices don't just harmonize but seem to ghost one another, creating a spectral, unified presence. It is dream pop with a pulse, blending the hazy textures of the 4AD era with a modern, rhythmic sensibility that keeps the songs from drifting too far into the ether.
What sets them apart is their ability to balance the organic and the synthetic. You'll hear dusty, Americana-tinged guitar lines one moment and sharp, driving synth-pop basslines the next. There is a persistent sense of 'Southwestern Gothic' in their work, a feeling of vast open spaces and hidden secrets that gives their pop hooks a mysterious, slightly dangerous edge.
Start with their breakout hit 'Peaches' to understand their melodic power, then dive into the full 'The Pink Chateau' album. It is a cohesive, atmospheric experience that showcases their talent for building immersive, cinematic worlds that reward listeners who appreciate mood as much as melody.
In the Valley Below is an American band from Grand Rapids, Michigan that formed in Echo Park, California in 2011. The band is led by Jeffrey Jacob Mendel (vocals, guitar) and Angela Gail Mattson (vocals, keyboard). The band's first studio album, The Belt, was released in 2014, featuring the single "Peaches", which peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2016. Their sophomore album and feature film The Pink Chateau was released on April 26, 2019, via Bright Antenna Records.
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