Observer Drift
Observer Drift | |
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Birth name | Collin Ward |
Origin | Minneapolis, United States |
Genres | Dream pop, Indie, Shoegaze, Chillwave |
Years active | 2011–present |
Observer Drift is an American project started in 2011 by musician from Minneapolis Collin Ward.[1] Ward is a young college student and musician who creates music in his basement and bedroom.[2] His debut album Corridors was self-released on January 12, 2012.[3][4] The debut album explores themes such as dreams that people have and memories of very young childhood.[5] Fjords, Observer Drift's second release, revolves around themes of growth and change.[6][7] Ward's music is a blend of Dream pop and Shoegaze with atmospheric and electronic elements.[8] In 2012 Ward was named one of Minneapolis' top 10 "Picked to Click" In Minneapolis based City Pages.Ward also has a second music project with his equally talented brother, Matthew. They released their self-titled album, Northward, early in 2014, which has been featured on 89.3 The Current.
Discography
- Corridors (2012)
- Fjords (2013)
- Echolocation (2015)
References
- ↑ Observer Drift Talks Minneapolis, Bandcamp, the Recording Process, and More
- ↑ Observer Drift’s Collin Ward on the power of the home studio and the internet
- ↑ Interview with Observer Drift
- ↑ Observer Drift making chill waves with escapist debut
- ↑ Interview with Observer Drift
- ↑ Observer Drift: Fjords
- ↑ Review: Observer Drift - Fjords
- ↑ Observer Drift profile