Glass Spells' dance punk sound on "Mirrors"

AP Track Review

Glass Spells' Mirrors with its heavy synths and hanging tom punches feels as fresh now as it would of in the 80's, a decade that there sound seems to inhabit but then there is something cyborg-esque about their sounds as well so in that regard they sound furturistic as well. I love that sci-fi element of their sound. Birthed in Calexico (Bajo California) but based out of San Diego, the band fueled by Anthony Ramirez (bass / synthessizers) with the current line up of Tania Costello on vox and Michael Buehl (drums) pump out their dance punk (a fusion of disco, funk and punk). 

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Robb Donker

Upcoming shows

October 25th at SPACE, San Diego

November 1st at Lexington Bar, Los Angeles

November 14th with CLOSENESS at BLONDE, San Diego

THE FACTS AS WE KNOW THEM - PRESS NOTES:

Glass Spells, the energetic band from Southern California. Bringing their mosaic arrangement of funky bass lines, dance beats and piercing synths in tow with the inclusion of infectious female vocals.Glass spells have won the attention of many by it's characteristic sound which incorporates several elements from post punk,disco and funk to create rhythms that will not get out of your head.Mentioned as the best new band by San Diego uptown news in 2015. Glass Spells have released an EP in 2014 and a self-titled LP in 2016.

After the debut release in 2014, Glass Spells have been featured on radio stations in San Diego (91x, FM949 ) and also other college radio stations like KCRW and KXLU .The buzz around Glass Spells has led to shows in Los Angeles and Mexico, in addition to performing at San Diego's premiere venues ( Casbah, Soda Bar) showcasing at the San Diego Music Thing in late 2014, as well as Festival Antes in Mexico City .

Their new single " Rebellion " was released and premiered by BuzzBands L.A .Their debut album Self Titled was released August 25th premiere on NBC San Diego and featured in various national/global blogs and publications.

Glass Spells have supported bands like PRAYERS, Moving Units for their Damage With Care Tour ,Van She (Modular AUS), The Growlers, Burger Records, White Mystery, IamBlakeMiller (dim mak), Gigamesh, Punks jump up, . Played for KROQ Los Angeles. Played for 91x san diego, Stateside Presents, Phoenix AZ, Listen SD, The Local Pyle San Diego Fm 94.9, San Diego Music Thing, Mexicali Music and Arts Festival. The Casbah presents, Festival Ajusco 2015 ( the sxsw of Mexico CIty ) .

"Should Glass Spells’ disco-punk continue to catch on, it would recall another genre-fusing movement that came from Baja California some 12 years ago, when Tijuana artists launched Nortec. Artists like Bostich+Fussible created dance music using samples of tubas, clarinets, and snare drums from Mexico’s norteño street bands.

But unlike Nortec, which was born in the studio, Glass Spells’ disco-punk is known for its live shows. " - San Diego Reader