New proposal made in Chile by BYM Records, cataloged as #zot2017 in the name of Marcelo Salas "El Matador".

Nueva Costa - Dilema (BYM Records, July 23, 2017)

The vibrant South American neo-psychedelic scene, driven by the legendary label BYM Records, presents this new Chilean duo that deserves attention after the Holydrug Couple. Nueva Costa is the project of the duo composed of Angelo Santa Cruz and Daniel Bande; their latest album is titled "Dilema" and was released last July. Unlike the Holydrug Couple, who have now leaned towards an easy dream-pop formula, Nueva Costa seeks a blend of minimal pop electronics and specific atmospheres that, on one hand, look towards psychedelic music, while on the other, propose characteristics typical of South American pop culture. All the songs on the album are marked by the dominant role of synth sounds and particularly by the pulsations of bass, resulting in mostly synth-driven compositions that are tinged with South American atmospheres and inspired by the synth-pop of Pet Shop Boys and New Order. Other tracks stand out with more typically pop and downtempo sounds like "Podria decir lo mismo" or "Entre tu y yo", while the hypnotism of the introductory track "Telenovelas" and the ecstatic psychedelic dimension of "Trampa" are particularly interesting. Overall, I consider this a very beautiful and interesting album in the South American pop landscape, and I appreciate it for how it self-defines without necessarily being labeled as a neo-psychedelic music album. Notably, the performances of vocalists Carolina Sandoval ("La Noche") and Geraldine Neary ("Entre tu y yo", "Podria decir lo mismo de ti") are worth mentioning.

Nueva Costa - Dilema (Full Album)

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