Anto Dust #2 - 1955

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Incredibly over six months have flown by since I posted a brief introductory blog about Anto Dust's rather lovely debut "Eyeless in London", they return with the rather spicy "1955", a track which is sure to appeal to those of you that enjoyed the swirling dreaminess of the aforementioned (and hopefully some new listeners too)...

"1955" immediately takes the London based quintet's textured, ethereal shoegaze to the next level with a kaleidoscopic web of dense, melodic goodness that is hazier than anything heard from the band before. Yet still, it retains an innocent, hypnotic state throughout and with Anto's soft vocals sounding as delicious as ice cream on a Summer day, it's one that slowly reveals it's true beauty rather than explodes into life.

I saw daffodils in bloom today, Summer isn't too far away now kiddlywinks! Here's one for your first mix-tape.

Anto Dust - New Music "Introducing"

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Seemingly Anto Dust have been around for a while, a Facebook page started back in 2009 and an EP dating from 2011 can be found on Bandcamp, I'm going to ignore all that and treat the London based quintet, lead by vocalist/guitarist Anto Cossu, as a new band (the EP was a solo one).

I think their new song "Eyeless In London" is best served that way, gone are the folky roots in favour of a luscious blend of dreamy, psyche pop and shoegaze. The track starts with a bit of birdsong which perfectly segues into the swirling melody which will hypnotise you for the next three minutes only emphasissed by Anto's soft and ethereal vocals - perfect for a lazy summers evening outside with a beer or three - just a shame we live in London then!