"Artist to Watch in 2017" - IndieShuffle.com
isle&fever is a duo from Echo Park, Los Angeles that creates original songs from their basement studio control center. Their method is simple and fluid: pass around vintage instruments and the mic until a vibe catches. Rinse, Repeat. In the process, each song becomes an adventure, often comprised of many parts that rarely look back.
Donald Eley and Tiger Smith share a passion for the beat-driven classics of the 70’s and 80’s, while constantly embracing the new sonic textures of the 21st Century. They first started playing together in The Sea of Cortez and then founded the project Blacks&. Their EP "Room To Breathe" was released September 20th, 2019.
"Far Away" by isle&fever https://t.co/FCgQZQAwPU is now #1 on the main chart: https://t.co/eldC3lNmhI
— Hype Machine (@hypem) October 6, 2016
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“can’t stop listening to Far Away by isle&fever”
“synth-coated, retro-funky bliss”
“...an overall irresistible sexy, summer vibe”
“Rarely has there been a track that resonates with us so strongly that talking about it is just pure pleasure....The outfit masterfully dresses modern indie pop in an upbeat ’70s soft rock gleam, letting shiny guitar licks, groovy synths and funky bass melodies sway together effortlessly.”
“...an obvious pick for your summer rotation”
“...one of the funkiest tracks I’ve heard this year. Unashamedly 70’s inspired; combining Chic influenced songwriting, with some of the slickest production around, Dime Piece is a summer anthem in waiting, absolutely overflowing with feelgood vibes.”
“... a vacation for your mind.”
“...smooth vibes a la Toro Y Moi and Cut Copy. Their latest single “Dime Piece” managed to hook me in pretty quick, and retains its allure throughout.”
Album Art: Jenna Josepher & Ege Soyuer
Group Photo: Joshua Ballinger
Studio Photo: Can Türedi