LP Exploding In Sound Records Release date: 21/Nov/2025
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#13363 in Other Pop #18108 in Pop
Style:
Other Pop
Product No.:
2101730503
Details / Tracklist:
A1: Flammarion (5:44) A2: Walking Shoes (4:06) A3: At The Garden's Gate (4:33) A4: Percolations (0:48) A5: Valerian Tea (4:46) B1: Riders At Dawn (0:38) B2: Sensation Seeker (5:22) B3: Splinter (0:30) B4: Goblin (5:37) B5: Sleep Of Reason (6:41)
Description:
"Valerian Tea" is a full-length LP by Magic Fig, released on the independent label Exploding In Sound Records. With its warm, organic sound and exploratory songwriting, this album unfolds like a late-night conversation - intimate, slightly psychedelic and deeply melodic. Across the tracks, Magic Fig weave detailed guitar work, rich textures and subtle dynamic shifts into songs that feel both immediate and slowly revealing, rewarding repeated listens with new nuances each time. The production focuses on clarity and depth rather than gloss, giving the record a timeless, analog character that suits its reflective, immersive moods. Whether played straight through on a turntable or dropped into a focused listening session, "Valerian Tea" works as a cohesive journey rather than just a collection of songs.
Magic Fig present themselves here as a band with a clear artistic vision: inventive but accessible, rooted in guitar-driven indie and alternative rock with touches that can lean into psych, art rock or dreamy atmospheres depending on the track. Their songwriting emphasizes strong melodic hooks, thoughtful arrangements and a sense of narrative flow from side A to side B. This makes the LP particularly appealing for listeners who enjoy albums as complete works, with carefully sequenced tracks and a consistent sonic identity. The way the songs shift between more direct, energetic passages and quieter, introspective moments gives the record a cinematic quality that stands out within the contemporary indie landscape.
As a label, Exploding In Sound Records is known for supporting distinctive, often guitar-focused independent artists and bands, with a reputation for DIY ethics, creative freedom and a strong connection to underground and alternative rock scenes. Rather than chasing trends, the label tends to work with musicians who develop their own sound and aesthetic, making each release feel like a deliberate artistic statement. A record like "Valerian Tea" fits perfectly into this context: it carries the hallmarks of a carefully curated Exploding In Sound release - raw yet considered, emotionally direct yet musically detailed, and clearly made for listeners who appreciate the depth and personality that vinyl albums can offer.
For fans and collectors of contemporary indie and alternative LPs, "Valerian Tea" by Magic Fig is a compelling addition: a thoughtfully constructed, atmospherically rich record from a band whose strengths lie in subtle songwriting and immersive soundscapes, backed by a label that values authenticity and long-term artistry over quick hits.
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