Following the release of their latest single ‘Interstellar Baby’ we caught up with US-Australian duo Plasma Chasms to find out what influences their eclectic sound. If you enjoy Plasma Chasms picks be sure to check out 'Interstellar Baby' at the end of the article.
1. The Beatles - Happiness Is A Warm Gun
"It’s cuz I'm American haha. Joking aside, from a song writing perspective, it is an utter masterpiece. I love the Beatles and this one tickles my creativity muscle. It never repeats, there is no ‘verse 2’ or repeated chorus or threaded motif. It grows and evolves as it progresses. It turns the standard song formula on top of its head and it's amazing too. It’s trippy but has bite, old and yet new. It’s magical from beginning to end, more like a roller coaster ride than a song. It’s inspirational in how it creates an experience and not just a listen. It’s one of my favorites."
2. Rush- Xanadu
"I love every era of Rush but I especially love the early years when they would have these self contained concept songs. They would combine several songs or movements like a classical piece and weave a story that takes you for a ride. I love the idea of creating a world and having the listener experience something multi sensory. This song just has the coolest riffs and trippy synths that turn into face melting jams. The build up is so worth it. They create an immersive experience that feels like a different world."
3. Tame Impala - Keep on Lying
"We’re big fans of Tama Impalas early work and this tune is an absolute experience. Firstly, the clever motif where he states he’ll tell the person the truth once the song ends but it fades out creating the fade in/fade out loop on the bookends of the song. Absolutely brills!! Secondly, the middle breakdown is one of the best I've heard since ‘A day in the life’. It makes you feel like you are under some kind of mind altering substance. Where at one point you are alone in the room and next you are in a cafe with people going about their day. It never fails to blow my mind."
4. Radiohead - Climbing Up the Walls
"I am a lover of all things Radiohead, but this song specifically stands out, head and shoulders above, for their use of sonic textures and the landscape created here. This is my favorite song from OK computer. It captures a unsurety, a paranoia, an uneasiness that you can't quite put your finger on. Their engineer Nigel Godrich masterfully creates the loneliest of spaces, a forgotten corner of existence and inserts Radiohead into the darkest corners of your mind. The sonic textures range from mechanical insect noises to a cacophony of strings while the texture of Thom Yorkes vocals ring of a last grasp at his thread of humanity before being engulfed into infinite madness."
5. Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (DLO3) - Al Greenery
"DLO3 are the smoothest blend of soul, funk, rhythm and blues you will find anywhere. Any song of theirs is definitely groovy. We have a deep love and appreciation for the Hammond organ and this paired with the sweet Jimmy James soulful guitar licks and jazzy guitar beats is an unbeatable chemistry. Definitely our favorite modern guitarist. Al Greenery, as the name suggests it is a worthy tribute to Al Green."
Listen to Plasma Chasms ‘Interstellar Baby’
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