Today’s cassette is Blue Skies (2022) by Dehd.
It’s dream pop, but not the washed-out kind. The guitars are crisp. The production is spare. Every element is intentional. Jason Balla and Emily Kempf trade vocals throughout—sometimes layered, sometimes solo—and the contrast between them gives the songs weight. Emily’s voice especially cuts through. It’s jagged, direct, and doesn’t play nice.
There’s momentum across the whole album. Tracks got the pep. Even though it’s short, it leaves a clear impression.
As for the cassette itself: this is one of those rare new releases that sounds better on tape. The format adds grit in the right places. Nothing gets dulled, just grounded.
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