Psych-pop music project Pink Skies is the brainchild of California based musician Arieh Berl. He just dropped the new single Relfections via Huh What & Where Recordings ahead of releasing his debut EP int he next couple of months. Berl spent his early years playing in punk and indie bands in the Bay area before realising his writing belonged to a different scene. Pink Skies draws influence from the outdoors, making self-described “escapism pop songs shot through a laser and sent to the moon”, channeling the ethereal sounds of Tame Impala. Recorded between Oakland, Boston and Los Angeles, the new single is a rhythmic indie pop outing featuring airy vocals, flange soaked guitar work and punchy brass lines.
Commenting on the track, Arieh has said, “Reflections is about old memories. Sometimes it feels like you’re moving forward in life, and then one thing can just trigger your mind to bring up old memories and feelings that you thought you were past. I don’t want to reveal too much about what the song means to me personally, because I think everyone has their own perspective and meaning when it comes to art. It all comes down the journey and movement through life, trying to move on or let go of certain people or experiences. To me, it seems as the feelings with the strongest emotions are the ones that are the hardest to let go.”
Listen to Reflections below
