Review: Entering White Hills' Brooklyn studio reveals their intense passion for music and art. Vinyl crates line the space, and guitars are scattered about as synthesisers and cables cover a purple satin bed and gouache paintings and subversive memorabilia adorn the walls. This creative hub also serves as the headquarters for their label and was the birthplace of their latest album, Beyond This Fiction. For nearly two decades, White Hills has dazzled with their blend of neo-psychedelia, art rock, and post-punk. Their cult status was cemented by their role in Jim Jarmusch's Only Lovers Left Alive and their new album, recorded with Martin Bisi, delves into Joseph Campbell's concept of "riding between opposites," blending shoegaze and ambient sounds with a stronger focus on vocals. Tracks like 'Throw It Up In The Air' and 'Killing Crimson' highlight their evolving sound, and make this a great addition to the band's discography.
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