New music video from CROSSTOWN

Los Angeles-based CROSSTOWN is a new indie rock outfit that’s rapidly becoming a staple in the city’s music scene. Known for their sonic storytelling, songwriting charm and a vivid artistic style, this band brings exciting energy and vision to every project they take on. The group’s dedication sees them spending hours writing and recording as well as sittin through LA’s infamous traffic to reach gigs and recording studios.

CROSSTOWN’s original sound sits at the crossroads of indie rock, dream pop and synthwave, resulting in an accessible yet thoroughly unique output. Capturing their sound in the studio, they’ve recently been recording their first original material, getting ready to release their first full-length record which is set to drop early next year.

Making their official entrance, they bring us their debut single titled “Moonlight Diver,” a song that frames a dark, dreamlike atmosphere that thematically revolves around a siren’s mysterious pull. Taking cues from MGMT’s Little Dark Age, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Dark Necessities” and Chappell Roan’s “Casual,” these influences are stitched together to create a cinematic and immersive sound wrapped in a hazy musical fabric.

Released over the summer, “Moonlight Diver” has already made an impact at CROSSTOWN’s live shows, where the band’s lively, engaging performances bring the song to life. Opened by the soft pulse of bass guitar lines, delicate instrumental plucked runs and rhythmic guitar tones float through the drifting sonic atmosphere before the punch of the beat ushers in a bright sound of airy vocal leads.

Spinning elegant melodies and picture painting lyricism, the twang of guitar chords, graceful piano tones and shuffling drums glide into the rustle of marching rolls before ethereal female vocal touches add dreamy dashes to the arrangement. Brimming with blissful melodic writing, “Moonlight Diver” offers a stunning showcase of CROSSTOWN’s dazzling sound, building with vibrant string elements and overlapping vocal lines to cast a spellbinding finale.

Now sharing the song’s brand new music video directed by Danny Mitchell and Christian Bergstrom, the visuals offer an enthralling experience through coastal scenes and shots of the band interacting with an actress representing a siren. It’s an epic audio visual display that perfectly pairs with the context of the music as CROSSTOWN continue to go from strength to strength with each move while building the hype for their upcoming debut album.

Watch the music video for Moonlight Diver below

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