Evan Mix releases brand new album

Evan Mix is a seasoned pop singer-songwriter hailing from Indiana who’s developed his songwriting skills over many years, consistently delivering heartfelt compositions. With his musical journey commencing in 2011, he introduced his sonic vision to the world through his debut full-length record, The Baron of Baroe.

Following this, he continued to release a series of singles, culminating in his sophomore album, Chips Forboy, in 2015. Throughout the years, Evan Mix has showcased his musical versatility with multiple singles, EPs and records, including the live album Open Mics 2014-2016, released in 2022, featuring fifteen live recordings of his performances.

Now he brings us his latest release with the brand new LP titled Glare Cursed, an eight-track outing entirely written by Evan Mix with mixing and mastering from Alex Reverberi. Joined by a host of talented musicians who contributed to the album and added their own sonic flair to Evan’s compositions, Glare Cursed presents the latest chapter of the artist’s evolving musical output via his bedroom pop sound and experimental approach.

Opened by “The Descending of Remains,” the soft pulse of sonic textures builds to a flutter of rhythmic instrumental shots, gently tumbling together to form a swaying movement as Evan’s expressive voice hovers above. Developing with bright key tones and the warm upright bass plucks performed by Tymon Trbczyski, overlapping vocal layers spread melodic lines above the patter of the minimal arrangement. It’s a truly unique avant-garde pop outing that’s in a state of constant flux while showcasing the creative depth of Evan Mix’s sound.

The punchy beat on “Where Should I Ask?” follows with the playful dance of polyphonic instrumental tones as soft vocals float above the shifting sounds. With contrast from the call and response structure between Evan’s vocals and a female singer, the two voices intertwine in a delicate duet above the deep texture of Ryuki Naito’s synth bass, resulting in a whimsical and catchy alternative pop jam.

On title track “Glare Cursed,” Evan Mix is joined by vocal harmonies from Millicent Chimonyo-Ntubi and bass guitar by Brandon Meeks on a song that gradually takes shape from the stuttered rhythms and glitching electronic tones of the intro, flowing into a bouncy energy of atonal instrumental backing. Venturing through a wildly original soundscape full of subtly jarring rhythms and clashing tones, Evan and Millicent thread vocals that ground the composition with piquant melodies and harmonic ideas.

Other highlights on the album include songs like “Mooshee Ooshees” which starts with a reading from Josselin Leiros before a moody groove descents with the shuffle of drums, lively bass lines Bankole K and buzzy instrumental textures. Spinning a bright vocal performance, backed by the harmonies of Valentina Jazz, Evan Mix serves up an instantly memorable outing that perfectly demonstrates his ability to filter pop songwriting ideas through a hazy sonic lens to craft a hazy and thoroughly enjoyable sound.

With the final track, “I Think About Her Everyday,” Evan is joined by bass guitarist Sandy Beales who together craft a downtempo experimental pop sound built on swung beats, mellow vocal lines and vibrant shots of synths paired with the organic feel of acoustic guitar. From start to finish, on his new album Evan Mix lays down a charming exploration of the fringes of pop music, brought to life by his engaging songwriting and constantly surprising arrangements, resulting in an artistic work unlike anything else.

Listen to Glare Cursed below