“Casual Technicians is a band consisting of three geographically separated songwriters (Tyler Keene, Boone Howard, and Nathan Baumgartner). All three have deep roots in the Portland, Oregon music scene. Keene and Baumgartner were founding members of And And And, sharing songwriting duties until Keene’s departure to focus on his prolific Log Across the Washer project. Howard led The We Shared Milk and the Boone Howard band. Baumgartner now lives on the Oregon coast and Keene lives in Newark, New Jersey.”
Since the release of their debut album just four months ago, Casual Technicians have returned with “Dark Matter Falling,” the lead single from their upcoming album, due to be released in October 2024 on the Repeating Cloud label. Their latest offering falls firmly within the realm of slacker lo-fi indie rock, which I have been following closely for the past several years. I find this particular track to be characterized by a delightful jangle vibe and an overall infectious catchiness, both of which have contributed to its appeal to me. The warm, enveloping sound of the single has resonated with me in a profound way, drawing me in with its immersive atmosphere. Upon repeated listens, I have discovered increasingly nuanced elements that contribute to the song’s distinctive allure. My enthusiastic response to “Dark Matter Falling” has certainly piqued my anticipation for the full album release.
Do not forget to pre-order the album.
Written by Filip Zemcik
