Written by Shea Roney
Today, Bloomington-based band The Spatulas return with their new single “What Carries Me Through Frozen Blue”, the second track shared ahead of their new album A Blue Dot out May 15th via Post Present Medium. Through several lineup changes and shifting homebases, what has stayed consistent in the world of the Spats is songwriter Miranda Soileau-Pratt, who has always found unique ways to make the project an extension of her creativity. Bringing in guitarist Luke Einsiedler, bassist Elijah Bodish, and drummer Greg Witz, A Blue Dot is the marker of where these changes have all organically led to, finding The Spatulas in their strongest form yet.
“Watch my bubbling pot boil over when I forgot”, Soileau-Pratt sings ahead of wiry guitars that fall like the hair of a mut, as “What Carries Me Through Frozen Blue” piles up loose sonic strains through natural deliveries. The Spatulas have never been a project to dwell on the impact, but rather find common ground with the humdrum that thumbs the scale of our lives, no matter how little we may notice it. And it’s in that subtlety where the shifting melodic patterns become something of a fresh start; “a sparkle of something simple in my eye”, Soileau-Pratt sings out as tones shift to-and-fro. And as the band moves on, the guitars sing like sporadic thoughts of to-do’s and daydreams amongst the clambering drums, throwing caution to the wind as the band sears the track with both a newfound invincibility and their instinctual care.
“What Carries Me Through Frozen Blue” is released alongside an accompanying music video featuring novelty characters, found footage and a dedication to the memory of Buzz “Poochie” Wallace. Watch the video by James Wallace here.
A Blue Dot is set to be released May 15th via Post Present Medium. You can preorder the album now on vinyl.
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