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ASTREL K YOU COULD IF YOU CAN

Arriving via Duophonic Super 45s (home to abstract past releases by Stereolab, Broadcast and Yo La Tengo) 'You Could If You Can' is the debut single by Astrel K, the intriguing new moniker of Ulrika Spacek's Rhys Edwards. Anchored by a swaying synth line and accompanying fuzzy synth bass, subtly overdriven guitars cut through the surreal sonic landscape as lightly played acoustic beats are elevated by the inclusion of shimmering, metallic hits on the ride. See-sawing through a series of dynamic changes, Edwards' easy-going vocals guide the way on 'You Could If You Can', building and dropping momentum in all the right spots and occasionally catching you by surprise. You can listen and check out the colourful analogue accompanying visuals here now. -Holly Mullineaux 

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