The new project ofchoirboy-turned-indie pop musician Pat Grossi, Active Child is a perfect fit for Tears For Fears fans looking for something a little more churchy. Hisdebut collection of songs features the skilled use of various 80s-tinged synths to create ethereal, soaring soundscapes, punctuated by crisp electronic drum samples and handclaps. Look for it on Filter US recordings.
She Was A Vision
Who: Active Child from Los Angeles.
What: Daydreaming to the sounds of the hypnotic electro-pop project of Los Angeles-based musician Pat Grossi, aka Active Child. Pairing chilly falsetto and synth washes, the debut single is She Was A Vision b/w Voice Of An Old Friend, which was just released on 7? vinyl through the record label of UK blog Transparent. For fans of Ed Droste (Grizzly Bear) or Owen Pallett style delivery.
Song: She Was A Vision. Potential pair for a mashup with Sinead OConnors Nothing Compares To You. Anyone else hear that (from intro).