Lunar Vacation's Artificial Flavors [EP]

A spacey take on surf rock with R&B influence. Following up Swell EP (2017), this 4 track release ties in themes of identity and love that easily resonates with anyone.

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Lunar Vacation's Artificial Flavors, art by Miles Winter

Formed in the summer of 2016, members Grace Repasky (vocals/guitar), Maggie Geeslin (guitar), John Michael Young (bass/guitar), Matteo DeLurgio (keys), and Connor Dowd (drums) have transcended in Atlanta's music scene. Over two short years, Lunar Vacation's hopped on bills with up and coming acts Calpurnia, Sure Sure, Triathalon, and Inner Wave. The indie quintet's passion and unique style has made waves for them that are only getting larger - ideal for these post-high school graduates.

Artificial Flavors released Friday, July 6, 2018 via Human Sounds Records. With Grace focused on songwriting and John Michael recording the instruments, all members bring the tracks to life onstage. Damon Moon over at Standard Electric mastered the songs, allowing the new EP to have a fuller, more vibrant sound demonstrating the band's growth and potential.

Lunar Vacation's Artificial Flavors, art by Miles Winter

15 minutes front to back, all tracks on Artificial Flavors infuse a '60s feel and the band's signature groove. The playful space sample in "Daytime" transitions into dancey synth and dynamic vocals narrating adulthood with tones of maturity. The effects in "Slowdown" tie into the themes of the track, feeling weighed down and overwhelmed from a relationship. Nostalgia hits listeners in "The Basement", my favorite track, telling a story about frustration. Ending the EP with a witty play on words, "Too Late, Colin" showcases Lunar Vacation's surf-rock-meets-R&B signature.

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Lunar Vacation's hitting the road this summer, performing in Chicago Tuesday, July 31 with Beach Bunny, Karma Wears White Ties, and Winter Beach at Downstairs (SubT). Buy tickets here and stay tuned with the indie band below!

Photo by Violet Teegardin

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