Phoebe Rings, a New Zealand dream pop band, emerges from the solo project of Crystal Choi into a full ensemble with their debut album 'Aseurai'. The album blends diverse influences such as Japanese city pop-disco, Brazilian jazz, and '60s psychedelia, creating a shimmering soundscape. The title track is sung in Korean and serves as a tribute to Choi's grandmother, symbolizing the theme of loss as an omnipresent experience. The band's approach challenges conventional dream pop by making the ephemeral feel real and accessible.
Choi, from Phoebe Rings, described their debut album Aseurai as a blend of dreamy elements, exploring loss and memory through the lens of various musical influences.
The title Aseurai, meaning 'around you in the atmosphere, hard to reach, fading away,' encapsulates the dream pop ethos, making loss feel both tangible and vivid.
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