After the Moment by craft spells published on 2011-03-26T03:18:22Z In the cold and dreary winter of 2009, alone in his bedroom and hidden from the darkness of the world outside Justin Paul Vallesteros had begun working on something that would change his life forever. What began as a couple notes played in experimentation soon transformed into vibrant melodies that soon shook Vallesteros’ musical foundation to the core. Guitar chords laced over pulse sating synth melodies and drum rhythms was a departure from Justin’s previous work; he began to create the dreamy nostalgic pop music that is Craft Spells. Justin is a California native who now finds residence in the mid-size town of Stockton, the heart of California. Craft Spells is the epitome of the recent uprising of the DIY music scene. Coming from a place not known for its musical history or impact on music culture it seemed destined for Craft Spells to stay as a bedroom pop project with no final destination in sight. But soon the shear amount of blog volume his work began to generate was unimaginable. Sites like Weekly Tape Deck, Pasta Primavera, No Modest Bear and Pitchfork’s Forkcast took notice and thus began the never ending worldwide posting and re-posting on blog after blog of Craft Spells. The sound is led by Justin’s blissful voice, backed behind beautiful guitar melodies over heavenly synths, pop basslines and looped rhythms. Captured Tracks has released 7” single for the song “Party Talk” and will release the debut LP due out in Spring 2011 called Idle Labor. 2011 is going to be a busy year now that Justin has set up a live band for future touring. Keep a look out for tour dates in Europe and US come the new year. In no time at all, Justin has been able to move out of Dave Brubeck and Pavement’s shadow to create something his own which he shares with the ever continuing admiration of the world. Genre POP Comment by CharlyChaman Oh maaannnn +++vibes++++ 2017-12-19T20:03:27Z Comment by Andrew Vo u got me movin 2017-10-24T00:05:08Z Comment by adityavirmani :) 2017-06-12T06:54:20Z Comment by ugly 773 I f'n love this track!!! 2016-09-04T17:19:11Z Comment by DeathStalker Awesome Song 2016-05-05T04:12:32Z Comment by Peony Rumours <3 <3 <3 2016-03-15T09:00:50Z Comment by Solo love 2016-02-04T14:55:26Z Comment by josephinemaydiaz so chill, need more of this 2015-10-31T06:00:51Z Comment by TheChessenator:) I've been listening to this for three days straight, I love this song.??? 2015-10-22T00:49:01Z Comment by christinebelista groovy az 2015-10-19T23:34:05Z Comment by Ndrznl trip 2015-09-27T14:44:34Z Comment by jrodzrigo Love this track and album. 2015-06-29T02:11:04Z Comment by stufly electronic happy flavour 2015-06-01T23:08:06Z Comment by jeckijex <3 2015-05-19T17:11:02Z Comment by romyroloff <3!!! 2015-03-15T20:17:45Z Comment by O.Y.M. dance! :D 2015-03-05T15:47:45Z Comment by p.the cat after the moment with you ;) 2015-01-26T01:52:15Z Comment by DJCOOLCAT YASSSSSSSSSSSS YASSSSSSSSSSSS,LOL 2014-12-02T04:50:48Z Comment by ✰ 𝕭𝖗𝖎 𝕲𝖗𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘✰ After the moment! 2014-08-15T06:21:36Z Comment by Our Record Shelf love it 2014-07-27T08:54:05Z Comment by MIM POINT love this!!! 2014-06-27T19:56:03Z Comment by Christian Jav Lopez Rubio I love this track. I can't stop to hear it. 2014-06-10T02:11:07Z Comment by Mac Als with you 2014-05-12T21:11:19Z Comment by Gravels soo grindy 2014-05-08T05:32:47Z Comment by JericaAnne Currently obsessed with this song !!!! 2014-05-02T02:34:49Z Comment by Cole Masuno Uplifting as shit 2014-03-06T07:25:09Z Comment by Christopher Sanz Is a very very good 2014-01-10T23:13:00Z Comment by Gadis Dellilah total goodness 2013-12-20T17:32:03Z Comment by 0utcast_ Imagine dancing to this in the 80's! 2013-10-15T19:30:36Z Comment by TK Records Want to dance this in the 80s! 2013-09-13T00:23:16Z