Barcelona-based recording artist and producer Plastic Teardrops is a project led by the talented multi-instrumentalist Ramon Arnella, who’s been leaving his mark on the music scene with his distinct blend of trip hop, downtempo, acoustic and blues. Drawing inspiration from trip hop icons like Portishead, Massive Attack, Tricky and Morcheeba, Plastic Teardrops has forged an original sound that transports listeners to a world of dreamy, alternative soundscapes.
His music is a fusion of urban rhythms and atmospheric aesthetic that was first unveiled in 2019 with his debut album Close To The Ground, a project that marked the beginning of an exciting journey. Since then, he’s delivered an astonishing catalogue of work across multiple well-received albums, confirming his creativity and prolific output.
Bringing us the perfect taste of the Plastic Teardrops sound, he shares the single “We Got Time,” lifted from the 2022 LP, Between The Lines. This track is the perfect representation of Plastic Teardropsâ sonic vision, taking listeners on an immersive and transporting musical voyage that’s at once enthralling and highly original.
“We Got Time” is an incredible distillation of the golden era of trip hop filtered through the unique sonic lens of Plastic Teardrops who frames elements of jazz and acoustic touches to deliver a gripping listening experience from start to finish. Presented in an expansive six-minute composition, the track starts with hushed female vocals that gently drift above the intricate plucks of instrumentation, casting an intimate scene that draws you in.
With the laid back shuffle of the beat, airy sonic textures swirl to craft an enveloping atmosphere as the vocals takes flight with soulful flourishes while the instrumentation gradually swells around the mix. Flowing with the smooth rise and fall of energy, moments of dreamy, stripped-back instrumentation arrive with the twang of lead clean guitar licks, resting on a bed of hovering, stretched tones.
Building back up with the mellow groove and sombre touches of strings, with “We Got Time,” Plastic Teardrops serves up a hypnotic and truly beautiful musical experience that showcases the originality and visionary work of Ramon Arnella. Since its release, the track has continued to win over fans and earn acclaim, becoming something of a cult hit in the process and after hearing it, it’s easy to see why.
Listen to We Got Time below
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