Elliot Moss - Boomerang (2017) Hi-Res

New York-based singer/songwriter Elliot Moss makes downcast electronic pop songs which he primarily records and mixes by himself. His minimal arrangements feature subtle production tricks, sometimes venturing into more active beat patterns, and occasionally featuring lightly distorted guitar. His lyrics often touch on themes of darkness and loss, and his vocals have earned comparisons to Justin Vernon, James Blake, and Thom Yorke. His self-produced debut album Highspeeds was initially released in 2014 on independent label Bad Future, but was re-released the following year by American label Grand Jury, Canadian label Dine Alone, and U.K. label Play It Again Sam. Moss initially played solo concerts, including performances at the CMJ and SXSW music festivals, but eventually assembled a five-piece band for live shows. "Slip," a track from Highspeeds, racked up nearly 30 million plays from on-line streaming services. 2016 saw the release of a new single, "Without the Lights," which was followed in 2017 by "Closedloop." ~ Paul Simpson.