"Suburban Wonderland"-The Heirs
If it's possible to get high by just listening to a song, I think found that song.
The aural substance in question is "Suburban Wonderland" and comes from a relatively new LA quintet known as The Heirs. After a couple of spins you'll find its ethereal aesthetic will eventually find its way into your limbic system slowly inducing you into a dreamlike state.
Okay, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but "Suburban Wonderland" does radiate a hypnagogic vibe that flows effortlessly from the needle-on-a-spinning-piece-of-vinyl beginning through its easy but steady guitar/synth groove to a gentle reverbical but somnolent ending.
According to siblings Savannah and Brandon Hudson of The Heirs, "Suburban Wonderland" was a demo they were sitting on for nearly two-years before someone from their label enthusiastically encouraged the band to record and release it as a single. Good call. Brandon explained to Satori Radio, "It's a song we had written basically about just growing up in suburbia and trying to find your way out but essentially finding beauty in the madness that is normality."
"Are you looking for drugs?/Just for a little thrill?/Are you looking for love?/My body can be your pill..."
"We just wanted to make it about youth culture," adding, "We just wanted a song that kind of summed that up and felt like a good first debut track."
For me, "Suburban Wonderland" was The xx meets Polarheart -- a couple of inspiring and inventive alternative bands that live far on the left side of mainstream pop. Although "Wonderland" has been out since July there have only been a small group of enlightened programmers smart enough to have already added The Heirs' creation to their on-air rotations. And with Sony Music finally beginning a promotional push to radio, hopefully the number of stations will grow exponentially lending to greater and much deserved exposure. That's where you come in. Go ahead, give it a shot! No prescription required.
Warning: Listening to "Suburban Wonderland" may cause drowsiness and quite possibly mild euphoria, and while under its influence it is recommended that you do not operate heavy machinery. Actually, forget about moderation and liberally enjoy this track on repeat with the volume up and headsets or ear-buds firmly in place while seated in a relaxed position with eyes firmly closed and ears wide open.
You are now ready, and I'll take you there.
You are now ready, and I'll take you there.
Welcome to your Wonderland!
