Monday, November 14, 2011

318. TROPIC OF CANCER "THE DULL AGE"


now for a dose of entrancingly gloomy et eerie, murk-crusted, intoxicating, incantatory atmospherics: The Dull Age, from LA-based darkwave/shoegaze duo Tropic Of Cancer {Juan Mendez & Camella Lobo} off the compilation/anthology album of sorts "The End Of All Things" (2011).


MP3: The Dull Age

et here is the mesmerizing lead single off the recently released "The Sorrow Of Two Blooms" EP (2011).

MP3: A Color

take a look at the stunning split screen/performance video for Be Brave directed by Juan Mendez. it incorporates projected footage from Dutch performance artist Bas Jan Ader's video work "Primary Time" (1974).


the "The End Of All Things" album is out now on UK label Downwards Records, you can acquire it on cd from Boomkat or Norman Records.

"The Sorrow Of Two Blooms" EP is sadly unavailable/sold out on 12" from Boomkat, however you can still acquire it from them digitally as well as from itunes.

you can find Tropic Of Cancer here: myspace | facebook

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