New music video from Keegan Del Rio

Based in Washington DC, Keegan del Rio is a talented multi-instrumentalist and mixing engineer whose solo sonic vision results in a musical output that flows from psychedelia to post punk and even chill beats. When he’s not creating his own music, he’s busy mixing for other bands at some of the biggest venues in the city, fully immersing himself in the local music scene and dedicating every waking moment to the sonic arts.

First unveiling his own sound back in 2020 with the debut single “Counterpart” paired with the b-side “Limitations,” over the following year singles three and four came with “Vines” and “Moonstone.” Taking a hiatus from sharing his original material, this year he’s returned with fresh music, sharing his latest release with the new single titled “Dwelling.”

Blending the fuzz of distorted guitars, pulsing bass lines and rattle of stacked drums with two full kits layered up all capped by Keegan’s bright vocal performance, “Dwelling” serves up a catchy psychedelic-tinged indie rock outing. Full of catchy writing, bouncy rhythm and wrapped in a hazy aesthetic, the track marks an exciting return for this artist and his highly original sound.

The track is self-recorded and mixed by Keegan himself, with mastering by Mat Leffler Shulman, whose impressive credits include work with Beach House and Dan Deacon. This collaboration has resulted in a superb new jam of indie-galactic bliss where pop-focused melodic writing cuts through a spacey arrangement carried by the lilting sway of rhythm switch ups and shimmering reversed sonic textures.

Opened by the rise of playful synth pips as the shuffle of drums injects an instant upbeat grove, Keegan spins smooth lines above as the vibrant blend of instrumentation, resulting in a truly charming sound that’s at once nostalgic and cutting edge. With a bridge that slows right down to a dreamy aesthetic of drifting tones and atmospheric vibes, the laid back psych pop style gradually filters back in to set up a downtempo finale.

Thematically, “Dwelling” revolves around the challenging and often chaotic process of moving on, perfectly distilled by the song’s whimsical sonic elements. Paired with a music video directed and edited by NEW SUBSPACE, abstract scenes of Keegan Del Rio performing the song through heavy colourful filters adds the perfect trippy visual accompaniment to the song.

Watch the music video for Dwelling below

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