“In 2023, I found myself gravitating more to guitar-based indie music again. I think I might have been craving a sense of solace from the heaviness of current events and maximalist nature of modern production. Tapping back into my sonic roots felt like an escape to a simpler, calmer moment in time. I was listening to Fortress by Pinback on my walk to work one day, and thought it would be fun to try out a cover for the first time. I was having a hard time getting into a creative flow, so I treated it as an exercise to not overthink and just enjoy the process, and this is what came out.” -Vitesse X
released January 17, 2024
Song by: Robertdale Rulon Crow Jr. & Armistead Burwell Smith
Recorded & Produced by: Vitesse X
Mixed by: Abe Seiferth
Mastered by: Joe LaPorta
Photo by: Chris Burden
Heart-stirring art pop constructed from an intricate latticework of keys, guitars, and anthemic vocals in songs that go and go and go. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 13, 2022
All proceeds from the new comp of subdued & slightly gothy synthpop from PATCH Bae Records benefit Help Musicians UK. Bandcamp New & Notable May 9, 2020
supported by 5 fans who also own “Fortress (Pinback Cover)”
Alvvays has always been great, but with this album they took it to the next level. Every one of these songs is lodged in my brain now, permanently (in a good way). s. moxley