Dessa - Fire Drills (Official Lyric Video) @DoomtreeRecords

Doomtree From the album CHIME - http://smarturl.it/DessaChime
Lyric video created by Adam Dunn (IG: phantomsloth)
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Music production by Andy Thompson and Lazerbeak

TOUR DATES // http://www.dessawander.com/tour

--USA--

23 February - Duluth, MN @ SOUND
26 February - Minneapolis, MN @ The Dakota
4 March - New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2
29 March - La Crosse, WI @ Cavalier Theater
30 March - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
31 March - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
1 April - Detroit, MI @ El Club
3 April - Iowa City, IA @ Mission Creek Festival
4 April - Rochester, MN @ Rochester Arts Center
6 April - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave
27 April - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
28 April - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
30 April - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
2 May - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
6 May - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

--EUROPE--

9 April - Amsterdam NL @ Paradiso
10 April - Hamburg DE @ Nochtwache
11 April - Berlin DE @ Musik & Frieden
12 April - Brno CZ @ Kabinet Muz
13 April - Bratislava SK @ Hopkirk Club
14 April - Prague CZ @ Futurum
16 April - München DE @ Hansa 39
19 April - London UK @ Birthdays
20 April - Manchester UK @ Soup Kitchen

updated 6 years ago

Dessa - Fire Drills (Official Lyric Video)

Doomtree 2018-01-18 | From the album CHIME - http://smarturl.it/DessaChime
Lyric video created by Adam Dunn (IG: phantomsloth)
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Music production by Andy Thompson and Lazerbeak

TOUR DATES // http://www.dessawander.com/tour

--USA--

23 February - Duluth, MN @ SOUND
26 February - Minneapolis, MN @ The Dakota
4 March - New York, NY @ Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2
29 March - La Crosse, WI @ Cavalier Theater
30 March - Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
31 March - Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
1 April - Detroit, MI @ El Club
3 April - Iowa City, IA @ Mission Creek Festival
4 April - Rochester, MN @ Rochester Arts Center
6 April - Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave
27 April - Seattle, WA @ Neptune Theatre
28 April - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
30 April - Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
2 May - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
6 May - San Francisco, CA @ The Independent

--EUROPE--

9 April - Amsterdam NL @ Paradiso
10 April - Hamburg DE @ Nochtwache
11 April - Berlin DE @ Musik & Frieden
12 April - Brno CZ @ Kabinet Muz
13 April - Bratislava SK @ Hopkirk Club
14 April - Prague CZ @ Futurum
16 April - München DE @ Hansa 39
19 April - London UK @ Birthdays
20 April - Manchester UK @ Soup Kitchen

Dessa - Bury the Lede East Coast Tour

Doomtree 2023-11-01 | Filmed and edited by Jessy Gonzalez @redhatjessy

10/17 Cambridge, MA - Middle East Club
10/19 Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Life
10/20 New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge
10/21 Washington, DC - Black Cat

Dessa - Bury the Lede - Full Album

Doomtree 2023-09-29 | Tracklist:

00:00 Hurricane Party
02:30 Decoy
04:55 Chopper
07:36 Tell Me Again
10:59 I Already Like You
13:20 Twelve to One
16:13 Blush
18:55 Crash
21:08 What If I’m Not Ready
24:17 Long Wave
27:53 Rothko

Vocals recorded at Instrument Landing and The Birdcage
Engineered by Andy Thompson and Dessa
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering
Visualizer by Adam Dunn (IG: @phantomsloth)

Photography by Sam Gehrke
Layout and design by Andy McAlpine

Executive Producers: Dessa, Lazerbeak, and Andy Thompson
Management: Becky Hoffmann

Stream/purchase: lnk.to/burythelede

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Dessa - Decoy video out now #shorts

Doomtree 2023-09-18 | ...

Dessa - Decoy - Official Music Video

Doomtree 2023-09-14 | Purchase/stream lnk.to/BuryTheLedeYT
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa; Produced by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Direction and VFX: Adam Dunn (IG: @phantomsloth)

Lyrics
Not a sidepiece
or a wifepiece
I’m a thinkpiece
If you’re done then
take your dishes to
the sink please
Wash to the right
dry to the left
mind is a kite
and the fall is a mess
Out of office
out of body
out of fucks to give
sorry not sorry
With a busted rib
ain’t a thing to do about it
just tape and time and then you take the turn again
Lean in harder
hope the road won’t burn
so bad this time
you read your curve
fast as fuck
fit to swerve
put the money to the metal come and get your girl
Til the lights blur
til the lines meet in the middle of the high beams
and the wipers
keep time with the heartbeat
Til you hit a nerve

I’m falling
don’t catch me
don’t touch me
don’t call me
Not much we
let go
even when we should and we know it
I walk the wall
with both hands open
I’d leave it all

Smokey eye because
the mind’s on fire
Break glass and pass the axe skyward
Stone the satellites
drones versus battle kites
Here goes
the next past life
There’s a speaker
in a decoy
at the heart of the mine
that rewinds
the same birdsong
Tell the back of the line
that the digging is fine
let’s get the third shift on
They say that a rising tide
when it comes in
will lift every ship
But they skipped
the bit about wildfire
how it burns every bridge
Panic tryna find
a little dry ground
big back ups everybody outbound
Not me
I’m like the good witch
bring the motherfucking house down

Looks like I hit a nerve
I hit a nerve

No patience I stay laced up and
I’m running
Learned a phrase in
every country
I’ve lived and died, been revived like this

That game you taught me how to play
I won it
Moved out East
and I stayed hungry
And when the magic’s on me, I can’t miss

I can’t miss
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Hurricane Party - the new song and video by Dessa - out now

Doomtree 2023-08-03 | ...

Dessa - Chopper - Official Audio

Doomtree 2023-08-01 | Purchase/stream lnk.to/BuryTheLede
Lyrics and Vocals by Dessa
Produced by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Bass by Ian Allison
Visualizer by Adam Dunn (@phantomsloth on IG)

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Lyrics
When I’m good, I know it
When I’m bad I don’t know why
If you like it, you should show it
before we run right out of night
Tired of the bar scene
the stupid parties
getting makeup off my face
and glitter out the carpet
Meet me in the elevator, let’s press all the buttons
we can say our goodbyes later
place is faded won’t remember nothing

Visine, cab fare, dry shampoo
I’ll take another like déjà—you
should let your guard down
I laid all my cards out
Bells are ringing last round
but I’m not turning back now

This might be love
it’s still too close to call
But when the lights come up
don’t wanna be the flower on the wall
Our nights are numbered
you can count them as they fall
But I like the thunder
I’m here to feel it all

I know something’s missing
I know something isn’t right
Seems like the good ones always hidden
somewhere just outta sight
I think I’m ready, but I can’t say that I’m not afraid
I got a sense of direction that gets in my own way
I know at best it gets messy
nobody’s got an extra heart on hand to break

Dark eyes, allspice, hey look who
walked in shark fin headed for the pool table
oooh maybe
we could shoot a few later
I got things to do but this game is better two-player

This might be love
it’s still too close to call
But when the lights come up
don’t wanna be the flower on the wall
Our nights are numbered
you can count them as they fall
But I like the thunder
I’m here to feel it all

Dessa - Hurricane Party - Official Music Video

Doomtree 2023-08-01 | Purchase/stream lnk.to/BuryTheLedeYT
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa; Produced by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Director/DP: Aleutian Calabay
1st AC: Victoria Bruce, Chris Savage
Gaffer: Thomas VandenDolder, Joah Colby
Grip: Christian Spraungel
PA: Eliora Vespera
PA: Renee Smith
BTS: Michael Chryssomallis
Editor: Justin Staggs
Featuring: Zach Coulter, Becky Hoffmann, June Krause, Mayda, Zakir Naqvi, Ander Peevy, Asmah Tareen, Andy Thompson, Daphne Thompson, Jenna Walters, Linnea Yeazel

The fish featured in this video was purchased from a local grocer and neither killed nor brought back to life for this project.

Special thanks to Sea Life at Mall of America, Wisdom Gaming Studios, and Sentyrz Market in Northeast Minneapolis.

Lyrics
Fill the kiddie pool
up with Prosecco
Get the LEDs on
need the spectacle
Gotta beat the one last week
let’s get a record
If you’re tryna be a go-getter
you gotta go and get it
Desperate times
call for desperate pleasures
Some legitimate headlines
mostly cries for attention
The camera speeds
copy ready to read
oughta be a good night
We’re live in 3, 2—
fuck, man, busted on a hot mic

Cuz it’s a hurricane
a hurricane party
End days
every other Wednesday
Live girls dance
dead men float
A hurricane party
gold dust, sex, and Bacardi
DJ says don’t hold back
because the water won’t

Looks like someone leaked the password
too much tea to clean earl grey disaster
Campaign manager come walks it backwards
but he’s the one who tipped TV—clever bastard
Shots fired in the echo chamber
rico-ricochet
The other side puts kids in danger
don’t matter what their argument, that’s what they always say
Front of the parade girl spins a baton
band leader conducts with a corn on the cob
The new sound gets everybody out on their lawn
composed for french horn, cash register, mob

Cuz it’s a hurricane
a hurricane party
End days
every other Wednesday
Live girls dance
dead men float
A hurricane party
gold dust, sex, and Bacardi
DJ says don’t hold back
because the water won’t

Okay, who broke the chain letter
too much bad luck to try to get away with it
One more plague, nobody goes to recess
Chatbots away take out your paper pieces
longhand
Gimme an essay on the living conditions in Oz written by the Strawman:
housing shot up, looking for a soft land
Dorothy comes to, couldn’t give a goddamn
Looking for a few recruits
to do what must be done
So if you got the heart and a pair of good boots
meet me at the food court by Forever 21

Cuz it’s a hurricane
a hurricane party
End days
every other Wednesday
Live girls dance
dead men float
A hurricane party
gold dust, sex, and Bacardi
DJ says don’t hold back
because the water won’t

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Dessa - Hurricane Party video out now #shorts

Doomtree 2023-07-31 | Catch it on @DoomtreeRecords's channel 🎣

Dessa - Chime 5th anniversary #shorts

Doomtree 2023-02-24 | ...

Dessa - Tits on the Moon (Poem)

Doomtree 2022-10-18 | From "Tits on the Moon," a poetry collection by Dessa.
Read live at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN on July 10, 2022.
Video by Kathleen Ambre
Audio mixed by Aaron Baum at Mid City Studio

Order "Tits on the Moon" at http://store.doomtree.net

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Dessa - Blush video out now #shorts

Doomtree 2022-09-30 | #shorts
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Director/DP: Aleutian Calabay
Bolt Operator: Carsten Johnson
1st AC: Keith Moechnig
Gaffer: Joah Colby
PA: Renee Smith

Thank you to the @Walker Art Center for the use of James Turrell's "Sky Pesher" installation at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

A very special thanks to CineMechanics for making the Bolt work possible.

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Lyrics:

Verse 1
You like it when I wear my hair down but
I say that way it just gets in my eyes
you say that’s exactly what you like so much
I think that sums us up
sometimes
I’ll be
your favorite me
mostly carefree
laughs easily
but what you can’t see
in my routine
is how hard it gets to keep the heartbeat clean
I can see the problem (clearly) clearly
I can see the simple fact is
that you like me in theory (clearly)
and I like you back in practice

HOOK 1
I’m a moon for you
give you just the good side
save you all the best lines
sometimes I wish that I was
immune to you
could see you and go right by
pull myself away from your high tide

VERSE 2
I’ll be fine again by morning, right
I set a timer to remind myself
nights are just sentimental for me, why
of all of the people on the planet
can’t think of anybody else
I know we’re sposed
to keep it light, but
no one can pick their appetites, so
I think I’m done up on the tight rope
I want a love that feels like more than just survival

BRIDGE
My beauty
my anger
my sadness
all anchored
they’re fused to the bone
you can’t take some
and leave some
I’m this way for a reason
you gotta love it all whole
or let it all go

HOOK 2
But there’s room for two
we could share a flashlight
you and me by a landslide every time
but if it’s true that you
don’t feel so satisfied by it
I won’t wait around and wonder why

HOOK 1
I’m a moon for you
give you just the good side
save you all the best lines
sometimes I wish that I was
immune to you
could see you and go right by
could pull myself away from your high tide

Dessa - Blush - Official Music Video

Doomtree 2022-09-22 | Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Director/DP: Aleutian Calabay
Bolt Operator: Carsten Johnson
1st AC: Keith Moechnig
Gaffer: Joah Colby
PA: Renee Smith

Thank you to the @walkerartcenter for the use of James Turrell's "Sky Pesher" installation at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

A very special thanks to CineMechanics for making the Bolt work possible.

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Lyrics:

Verse 1
You like it when I wear my hair down but
I say that way it just gets in my eyes
you say that’s exactly what you like so much
I think that sums us up
sometimes
I’ll be
your favorite me
mostly carefree
laughs easily
but what you can’t see
in my routine
is how hard it gets to keep the heartbeat clean
I can see the problem (clearly) clearly
I can see the simple fact is
that you like me in theory (clearly)
and I like you back in practice

HOOK 1
I’m a moon for you
give you just the good side
save you all the best lines
sometimes I wish that I was
immune to you
could see you and go right by
pull myself away from your high tide

VERSE 2
I’ll be fine again by morning, right
I set a timer to remind myself
nights are just sentimental for me, why
of all of the people on the planet
can’t think of anybody else
I know we’re sposed
to keep it light, but
no one can pick their appetites, so
I think I’m done up on the tight rope
I want a love that feels like more than just survival

BRIDGE
My beauty
my anger
my sadness
all anchored
they’re fused to the bone
you can’t take some
and leave some
I’m this way for a reason
you gotta love it all whole
or let it all go

HOOK 2
But there’s room for two
we could share a flashlight
you and me by a landslide every time
but if it’s true that you
don’t feel so satisfied by it
I won’t wait around and wonder why

HOOK 1
I’m a moon for you
give you just the good side
save you all the best lines
sometimes I wish that I was
immune to you
could see you and go right by
could pull myself away from your high tide

Dessa - The Body (Poem)

Doomtree 2022-09-16 | From "Tits on the Moon," a poetry collection by Dessa.
Read live at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN on July 10, 2022.
Video by Kathleen Ambre
Audio mixed by Aaron Baum at Mid City Studio

Order "Tits on the Moon" at http://store.doomtree.net

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Dessa - Blush - Official Audio

Doomtree 2022-08-11 | Listen/purchase: lnk.to/dessablush
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Animation by Matthew Levine | Cosmic Fox Media

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Lyrics:

Verse 1
You like it when I wear my hair down but
I say that way it just gets in my eyes
you say that’s exactly what you like so much
I think that sums us up
sometimes
I’ll be
your favorite me
mostly carefree
laughs easily
but what you can’t see
in my routine
is how hard it gets to keep the heartbeat clean
I can see the problem (clearly) clearly
I can see the simple fact is
that you like me in theory (clearly)
and I like you back in practice

HOOK 1
I’m a moon for you
give you just the good side
save you all the best lines
sometimes I wish that I was
immune to you
could see you and go right by
pull myself away from your high tide

VERSE 2
I’ll be fine again by morning, right
I set a timer to remind myself
nights are just sentimental for me, why
of all of the people on the planet
can’t think of anybody else
I know we’re sposed
to keep it light, but
no one can pick their appetites, so
I think I’m done up on the tight rope
I want a love that feels like more than just survival

BRIDGE
My beauty
my anger
my sadness
all anchored
they’re fused to the bone
you can’t take some
and leave some
I’m this way for a reason
you gotta love it all whole
or let it all go

HOOK 2
But there’s room for two
we could share a flashlight
you and me by a landslide every time
but if it’s true that you
don’t feel so satisfied by it
I won’t wait around and wonder why

HOOK 1
I’m a moon for you
give you just the good side
save you all the best lines
sometimes I wish that I was
immune to you
could see you and go right by
could pull myself away from your high tide

Lazerbeak - Dink a Dink remix

Doomtree 2022-03-04 | The original “Dink a Dink” song (alt “Dink a Ding,” “Ding Ding Ding Ding”) was passed down through generations of Dessa’s family. It’s best performed a cappella, with a dancing baby standing on your lap and a mess of aunts, uncles, and cousins shouting G’head, Wepa or other words of encouragement. Most should be armed with a small plate of assorted carbohydrates.

The Dink a Dink remix was created specifically for the Deeply Human podcast by Lazerbeak (The LEGEND GOD). It is best listened to while moving at maximum-cardio speeds, preferably on a yacht or other luxury sailing vessel. Strobe lights strongly recommended, though can be effectively subbed by somebody flicking the wall switch on and off real fast.

Work that body.

Listen to the episode: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct...
More info at https://smarturl.it/DeeplyHuman
Motion graphic by Matthew Levine | Cosmic Fox Media

Dessa at The Wiltern, Los Angeles (recap)

Doomtree 2022-02-08 | December 17, 2021 w/ Thievery Corporation
shot and edited by Keegan Burckhard
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soundtrack: "I Already Like You" from the IDES EP
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Dessa - Talking Business (fan photo video)

Doomtree 2021-12-14 | "Talking Business" is bit of pulp fiction written without a single verb. The video is loosely inspired by the work of Cindy Sherman, who famously created a series of photographs designed to look like film stills. As a contest, we invited listeners to take a black and white photo of a scene—any scene—described in the lyrics and post it to social media. The collected images depict the story relayed in the song lyrics. The winning shot (by @Peril_in_Pink at 2:24) won the $300 prize.

Video editing by Matthew Levine
Additional editing by Valerie Wadycki
Production assistance by Jane Christakos and Morgan Coffeen

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos.

Featured photos by:
@djtommytouch (TW)
@citizenkirk (TW)
@marigoldilocks_ (TW)
@ItsAQuadThing (TW)
@Peril_in_Pink (TW)
@christek314 (IG)
@kellygreeeeeen (TW)
@ilanguagektl (TW)
@Lizathens1 (IG)
@egrotto (TW)
@val_wdk (IG)
@heather_j504 (IG)
@nelswadycki (TW)
@alison_cherry (TW)
@MyleStates (TW)
@idea099 (TW)
@LindsayRibar (TW)
@PeonyPrice (TW)
@tori.nado.strikes.again (IG)
@cosmicfoxmedia (TW)
@on_only_bri (TW)
@bubbuhgrump (IG)
@altverso (TW)
@amandakegs (TW)
@ThaliaGoldstein (TW)
@tatipuzzles (IG)
@westcoastaugusta (IG)
@tatibleach (IG)
@sweet_v_photos (IG)

Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Michael Piroli, Andy Thompson, and Lazerbeak
Cello by Dan Lawonn
Talking Business cover art by Kai Benson

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Lyrics:
Champagne
Fake name
Number on a napkin
Check please
Room key
More coke for the captain
Lipstick on the filter
Sign out on the door
Seven hours til turndown services
On the second floor
Knock knock
Ten o’clock
Housekeeping with breakfast
Awe shock
Coffee hot
Airborne in the French press
Facedown on the bedspread
Color nearly half dead
Still recognizable as a
Regular guest
Missing wallet
Missing watch
Something in his tumbler probably stronger than the double scotch
Dizzy talk with
Busy cops
But no mention in the paperwork of the stash cost, the cash losses
No prints
Only hint
Blonde wig in the bathtub
APB on radio, state patrol on the back up
Nothing on the register
No plates on the rental car
Needle in the hay, girl like a shadow in the dark
But nine miles away
In the bathroom at a Texaco
Color contact lenses, freehand freckles, money in the pantyhose
Ten minutes from SFO
Cop at the counter with a photo of a brown-eyed girl in different clothes
Cash fare
Ride share
Taxi to the airport
Gate 5
On time
Baggage just a Jansport
Business class so rum and cola
Guiltless sleep til Mexico then
On the beach like any other rich resorter’s doctor’s orders

HOOK [SIREN CHOIR]
No talking business

Room service
Evening paper and a mai tai
English version
Color picture, two-inch headline:
Jane Doe versus Kingpin
Drama at a local hotel
Suspect in the wind
Drug money missing as much as half a million
Likely inside job—just too much intel for civilians bills in
A backpack
Untrackable all cash
Flight risk highly likely
Solo female on the lam
Back at the residence
Bedtime for the Kingpin kids
Mommy on the tuck-in shift
Lights out now goodnight kisses
White lie for little princes:
Daddy on a business trip
Then frantic phone calls to the lawyers: asset shelters, audit risks.

HOOK [SIREN CHOIR]
No talking business

No call
No show
Nanny girl still MIA
Slow drawl
Plain clothes
But never ever out a day
Mommy at the changing station
Weak knees with the revelation
Teddy on the top shelf: stuffing out decapitation
Lens in its belly gone
Day and night always ON
Disemboweled nanny cam
Now nanny with the upper hand
Unforced error
Silly Daddy such a fool
Barely there but still this fumbling with the household golden rule

HOOK [SIREN CHOIR]
No talking business
No talking business
In the baby’s room

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Dessa - LYTP - (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2021-11-15 | DESSA // IDES EP
RELEASE DATE: 12.15.21
PREORDER AT http://store.doomtree.net
http://smarturl.it/DessaIDES

Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Dessa, Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson

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LYRICS
VERSE 1
Running water
Standing wave
I’m looking at what must be your pet hurricane
Got you so spun
No break from the rain
Her roof held off your floor by just a trembling windowpane
Maybe that ringing in your ears
Is just her bell around your neck
And with a smoke ring on her finger
She goes and signals for the check
Dolce & Gabanna
Sodom and Gomorrah
Broken link in bio
Can’t tell the hunger from the boredom anymore

CHORUS
It looks like she loved you to pieces
Seems she’s been having the time of your life.
It looks like she loved you to pieces
But time
Is on nobody’s side

VERSE 2
Her double take
And single give
She’s out of pocket
Running numbers—not my business
But I can see how broke you’re going
Every time I visit
This life of yours passing just-just as fast as she can live it
Dolce & Gabanna
Sodom and Gomorrah
Broken link in bio
Can’t tell the hunger from the boredom anymore

BRIDGE
You can’t save your youth
For later, so
Take all you that you can carry and
Time is on nobody’s side

CHORUS
It looks like she loved you to pieces
Seems she’s been having the time of your life.
It looks like she loved you to pieces
But time
Is on nobody’s side

OUTRO CHORUS
It’s not too late
Til you say it is
Kingdoms come, kingdoms go
You don’t have to be brave
To lift your face to this
I’ll be your yes among no’s
It’s not too late,
Til you say it is
I’ll be your yes among no’s
Kingdoms come, kingdoms go
You don’t have to be brave
To lift your face to this

Released November 15, 2021
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Dessa, Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering
Art by Kai Benson

LAZERBEAK - On the Mend (Official Music Video)

Doomtree 2021-10-08 | From Lazerbeak's 'Cameron' LP, the third and final in a series of instrumental albums dedicated to his children.

Filmed and edited by giaw / Erin Busko (godisawoman.tv)

Music created, produced, and performed by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering

LAZERBEAK - Gentle Potential (Official Music Video)

Doomtree 2021-09-21 | The latest single from Lazerbeak's upcoming 'Cameron' LP, the third and final release in the trilogy of instrumental albums dedicated to his children. Album out October 1st on Doomtree Records.

Video created and edited and by Andrew McAlpine

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Music created, produced, and performed by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering

Dessa - Turf Club Show Recap - St Paul, MN - July 2021

Doomtree 2021-09-01 | 2021 TOUR // Tickets & Info at http://dessawander.com/tour
Sept 17: Rochester, MN SOLD OUT
Sept 18: Minneapolis, MN SOLD OUT
Sept 19: Fargo, ND
Sept 24: Norwalk, CT*
Sept 25: New York, NY*
Sept 26 Harrisburg, PA *
Sept 27: Cleveland, OH*
Sept 29: Indianapolis, IN*
Sept 30: Chicago, IL*
Oct 1: Pelham, TN*
Oct 2: Atlanta, GA*
Oct 6: Richmond, VA*
Oct 7: Charlotte, NC*
Oct 8: Raleigh, NC*
Oct 9: Wilmington, NC*
Oct 10: Asheville, NC*
Nov 19: Princeton, NJ
Dec 3: Portland, OR*
Dec 4: Seattle, WA*
Dec 5: Seattle, WA*
Dec 6: Vancouver, BC*
Dec 10: Denver, CO*
Dec 11: Salt Lake City, UT*
Dec 15: Phoenix, AZ*
Dec 18: San Francisco, CA*
Dec 19: Santa Cruz, CA*

* with Thievery Corporation

Credits:
Aviva Jaye: harp, vox.
Joshua Holmgren: keys, vox.
Becky Hoffmann: wrangler of papers, people
Guest appearances from Aby Wolf and Cameron Kinghorn
Video director/DP: Aleutian Calabay
Song: "Bombs Away" by Dessa

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LAZERBEAK - Layups (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2021-08-24 | The latest single from Lazerbeak's upcoming "Cameron" LP, the third in his trilogy of instrumental albums dedicated to his children. Album out October 1st on Doomtree Records.

Pre-Order: http://store.doomtree.net

Music created, produced, and performed by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering
Artwork by Andy McAlpine

LAZERBEAK - Summer Blockbuster (Official Music Video)

Doomtree 2021-08-10 | The lead single from Lazerbeak's upcoming "Cameron" LP, the third in his series of instrumental albums dedicated to his children.

Video content produced by giaw / Erin Busko (godisawoman.tv)

Music created, produced, and performed by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering

LAZERBEAK - Summer Blockbuster (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2021-07-27 | The lead single from Lazerbeak's upcoming "Cameron" LP, the third in his series of instrumental albums dedicated to his children.

Produced by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering
Artwork by Andy McAlpine

Dessa - I Already Like You - Official Music Video

Doomtree 2021-06-15 | Listen/Support: http://smarturl.it/DessaIAlreadyLikeYou
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Director/DP: Aleutian Calabay
Associate Producer: Renee Smith
1st AC: Joah Colby
Gaffer: Dallas Currie
Set PA/BTS: Emily Seymour-Anderson
Set PA: Linnea Yeazel
Featuring Zach Coulter

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Lyrics:

VERSE 1
Don’t be shy
I already like you
Don’t care what you drive
I’m attracted to the IQ
Not my style to make the first move
Haven’t felt this type of way since maybe high school
Sealed with a kiss
Signed with an EpiPen,
You gotta tolerate some risk
If you wanna make a margin, wanna make a friend
We could live a little larger
Split the dividends

HOOK 1
Wheels up
Let’s go
Already missed too much
To take this thing too slow
I already like you
There’s no sure bet
You just ride, ride, ride roulette
And I like you
I already like you

HOOK 2
It feels right
Because it’s true
Don’t have to try when
I’m with you
You’re not the type to bend a rule
But I’m your bullet
And the proof

VERSE 2
This city can feel like a little town
Think a marathon’s on, way they’re running all their mouths
But let em talk,
Let em wear their selves out
My book stays open
I know ‘cause I wrote it
Fucked up the trust fall
Caught a concussion
Run it off, that ain’t nothing
But the cost
The cost of doing business
And I can take a hit with the big kids
Back up off me and count your own fingers

[BREAK]
Wheels up
Let’s go
I could be your bullet and the proof
Bullet and the proof
I already
I already like you

HOOK 1
Wheels up
Let’s go
Already missed too much
To take this thing too slow
I already like you
There’s no sure bet
You just ride, ride, ride roulette
I already
I already like you

HOOK 2
It feels right
Because it’s true
Don’t have to try when
I’m with you
You’re not the type to bend a rule
But I’m your bullet
And the proof

Dessa - Talking Business - Official Lyric Video

Doomtree 2021-05-17 | Talking Business is bit of pulp fiction written without a single verb.
Listen/Support: http://smarturl.it/DessaTalkingBusiness
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa // Produced by Michael Piroli, Andy Thompson, and Lazerbeak
Lyric video by Matthew Levine ( IG: @cosmicfoxmedia)
Cello by Dan Lawonn

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Lyrics:
Champagne
Fake name
Number on a napkin
Check please
Room key
More coke for the captain
Lipstick on the filter
Sign out on the door
Seven hours til turndown services
On the second floor
Knock knock
Ten o’clock
Housekeeping with breakfast
Awe shock
Coffee hot
Airborne in the French press
Facedown on the bedspread
Color nearly half dead
Still recognizable as a
Regular guest
Missing wallet
Missing watch
Something in his tumbler probably stronger than the double scotch
Dizzy talk with
Busy cops
But no mention in the paperwork of the stash cost, the cash losses
No prints
Only hint
Blonde wig in the bathtub
APB on radio, state patrol on the back up
Nothing on the register
No plates on the rental car
Needle in the hay, girl like a shadow in the dark
But nine miles away
In the bathroom at a Texaco
Color contact lenses, freehand freckles, money in the pantyhose
Ten minutes from SFO
Cop at the counter with a photo of a brown-eyed girl in different clothes
Cash fare
Ride share
Taxi to the airport
Gate 5
On time
Baggage just a Jansport
Business class so rum and cola
Guiltless sleep til Mexico then
On the beach like any other rich resorter’s doctor’s orders

HOOK [SIREN CHOIR]
No talking business

Room service
Evening paper and a mai tai
English version
Color picture, two-inch headline:
Jane Doe versus Kingpin
Drama at a local hotel
Suspect in the wind
Drug money missing as much as half a million
Likely inside job—just too much intel for civilians bills in
A backpack
Untrackable all cash
Flight risk highly likely
Solo female on the lam
Back at the residence
Bedtime for the Kingpin kids
Mommy on the tuck-in shift
Lights out now goodnight kisses
White lie for little princes:
Daddy on a business trip
Then frantic phone calls to the lawyers: asset shelters, audit risks.

HOOK [SIREN CHOIR]
No talking business

No call
No show
Nanny girl still MIA
Slow drawl
Plain clothes
But never ever out a day
Mommy at the changing station
Weak knees with the revelation
Teddy on the top shelf: stuffing out decapitation
Lens in its belly gone
Day and night always ON
Disemboweled nanny cam
Now nanny with the upper hand
Unforced error
Silly Daddy such a fool
Barely there but still this fumbling with the household golden rule

HOOK [SIREN CHOIR]
No talking business
No talking business
In the baby’s room

Dessa - Terry Gross - Official Lyric Video

Doomtree 2021-04-15 | Listen/Support: http://smarturl.it/DessaTerryGross
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa // Produced by Paper Tiger, Andy Thompson, and Lazerbeak
Lyric video by Matthew Levine ( IG: @cosmicfoxmedia)

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Dessa - Life on Land (Official Music Video)

Doomtree 2021-03-23 | Listen/Support: http://smarturl.it/DessaLifeOnLand
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Andy Thompson, Lazerbeak and Dessa
Edited by Erin Busko (@buskowski) // giaw https://www.godisawoman.tv
Videography by Jessy Gonzalez // jessygonzalez.com
Filmed and recorded at The Sultan Room at The Turk’s Inn (Brooklyn, NY)

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Lyrics:
VERSE 1
Flip a coin, flip a car
I don’t care where we are
The picture and the sound won’t synch
And some things time can’t fix
I’m built for nights like this
Don’t mean I’m proud of it
And the rose in my teeth
Was a pin so it seems
You pull it and brace to blast
Get ready for the bang and flash
Alright just one last dance
make it fast

Prechorus
I know
How the tide pulls deep
Eyes open
But the mind’s asleep
Flash frozen
In the driver’s seat
Lights and motion
But they’re lost on me.

VERSE 2
There’s a dozen selves inside you
Tryna be the one to run the dials
And some aren’t even on your side
When the hunger comes and finds you,
only code it knows is rote survival
you’ll do the rest in your spare time
Tryna get that universal feeling
in an invite-only private room
guess the ring came off in the glove
Looks like you pawned the silver lining
Around the cloud that follows you
guess that good old push came to shove

Prechorus
I know
How the tide pulls deep
Eyes open
But the mind’s asleep
Flash frozen
In the driver’s seat
Lights and motion
But they’re lost on me.

HOOK 1
Out in the water
You can’t touch bottom
It pulls you farther
Life on land forgotten

Verse 3
-4 bar instrumental-
The world rolls over
I’m pulled under
Stone cold sober,
But I feel nothing.

Bridge
I’m just a girl
In the body of a boy
In the belly of a whale
You can’t be sure
This far from shore
Which winds prevail

Prechorus
I know
How the tide pulls deep
Eyes open
But the mind’s asleep
Flash frozen
In the driver’s seat
Lights and motion
But they’re lost on me.

HOOK 2 (double)

OUTRO
Flip a coin, flip a car
I don’t care where we are

Dessa - Life On Land (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2021-03-15 | Listen/Support: http://smarturl.it/DessaLifeOnLand
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Andy Thompson, Lazerbeak, and Dessa
Motion Graphic by Matthew Levine | Cosmic Fox Media (IG: @cosmicfoxmedia)

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Lyrics:
VERSE 1
Flip a coin, flip a car
I don’t care where we are
The picture and the sound won’t synch
And some things time can’t fix
I’m built for nights like this
Don’t mean I’m proud of it
And the rose in my teeth
Was a pin so it seems
You pull it and brace to blast
Get ready for the bang and flash
Alright just one last dance
make it fast

Prechorus
I know
How the tide pulls deep
Eyes open
But the mind’s asleep
Flash frozen
In the driver’s seat
Lights and motion
But they’re lost on me.

VERSE 2
There’s a dozen selves inside you
Tryna be the one to run the dials
And some aren’t even on your side
When the hunger comes and finds you,
only code it knows is rote survival
you’ll do the rest in your spare time
Tryna get that universal feeling
in an invite-only private room
guess the ring came off in the glove
Looks like you pawned the silver lining
Around the cloud that follows you
guess that good old push came to shove

Prechorus
I know
How the tide pulls deep
Eyes open
But the mind’s asleep
Flash frozen
In the driver’s seat
Lights and motion
But they’re lost on me.

HOOK 1
Out in the water
You can’t touch bottom
It pulls you farther
Life on land forgotten

Verse 3
-4 bar instrumental-
The world rolls over
I’m pulled under
Stone cold sober,
But I feel nothing.

Bridge
I’m just a girl
In the body of a boy
In the belly of a whale
You can’t be sure
This far from shore
Which winds prevail

Prechorus
I know
How the tide pulls deep
Eyes open
But the mind’s asleep
Flash frozen
In the driver’s seat
Lights and motion
But they’re lost on me.

HOOK 2 (double)

OUTRO
Flip a coin, flip a car
I don’t care where we are

Dessa - Bombs Away (Official Music Video)

Doomtree 2021-02-15 | Listen/Support: http://smarturl.it/DessaBombsAway
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Andy Thompson, Lazerbeak, and Dessa
Trumpet by Cameron Kinghorn
Videography by Jessy Gonzalez // jessygonzalez.com
Edited by Keegan Burckhard // Iolar Films

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Lyrics:

Bombs away
On belay
I repel
Heard the call
Of the falls
And I fell
Threw my voice in the noise
Threw myself with the coin
If this thing works
I’ll land first
live to tell

Look what my future’s gone and done
Couldn’t get the car keys off her
took the money and run
But time will retrieve me
Wouldn’t leave me here in space out of reach
With no signs and no reasons
To hold myself in place.
But time can make the future settle
will stand us back to back
can melt us back together
fuse to the future to the past.

Bombs away
On belay
I repel
Heard the call
Of the falls
And I fell
Threw my voice in the noise
Threw myself with the coin
If this thing works
I’ll land first
live to tell

Dessa - Whos Yellen Now? (Official Lyric Video)

Doomtree 2021-01-25 | When @Marketplace APM wondered what a @HamiltonMusical- style musical about the new Treasury Secretary would sound like, Dessa came through with the answer.
Stream/download/purchase: http://smarturl.it/DessaYellen
Vocals and lyrics by Dessa
Produced by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Lyric video by Matthew Levine ( IG: @cosmicfoxmedia)
Shout out to Marketplace for the commission.

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LYRICS

HOOK
Oooo, who’s Yellen now?
Who’s Yellen, who’s Yellen now?

VERSE 1
Doves on the left
Hawks on the right
Crosstalk in the flock tryna fight mid-flight
But here comes Yellen with that inside voice
Never mind the mild manner, policies make noise
She’s five foot nothing, but hand to god
She can pop a collar, she can rock a power bob
Bay Ridge represent!
Brooklyn’s in the cabinet!
Damn, Janet, go and get it—
Fifth in line for president!
She knows the kinda stimulus it takes to pass a buck
I heard she called the housing crisis
She’s qualified as ffff—
It only took a couple centuries
The first female secretary of the treasury

BRIDGE
Don’t want no tax evasion
Forgers faking
In her treasury
Trying for higher wages
For the nation
Less disparity

VERSE 2
Watch your step, there's busted glass
Janet broke another ceiling
You can bet your brass
That the Lego guy is leaving
Last check to cash
—'Scuse me, Janet has a briefing and a flight to catch
And Janet
She’s the first that’s led
The Council of Economic Advisors, Tresh, and the Fed,
She needs a three-sided coin that always comes up heads
To put the triple crown down when she goes to bed
Call the decorators
New boss in the office
Spenders and the savers
Watch the confirmation process
We got to meet her
Now let’s let her settle in
And lift up your mojitos—
Cause she manages the mint

HOOK

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Dessa - Rome (Official Music Video)

Doomtree 2021-01-15 | Listen/Support: http://smarturl.it/DessaRome
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Andy Thompson, Lazerbeak and Dessa
Edited by Erin Busko (@buskowski) // giaw godisawoman.tv
Concert footage by Keegan Burckhard // Iolar Films
Additional footage by Matthew Levine // Cosmic Fox Media

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Lyrics:

Take your fronts out
If you’re talking to me
No VIP says VIP
I’ve known powerful women
And beautiful men,
And none of em calling for bottle service settle down and settle in
Mind your manners make a friend
Motherfucker
Where you been? How you living? Have a drink.
It’s cash only
But the staff knows me
Tell em it’s the girl in the back
Tab’s open.

When in Rome
You live by Roman code
It used to be
If don’t like it, you could leave
But then the walls came down
And so it’s all Rome now.

You want a standing desk
You get floating grave
They say pound of flesh
Ah, but then it’s metric--wait
Hold up
Tryna get the glow up
Hope the bitcoin flip before the code rusts
Middle class: the poor man’s poor man
Disappoint the kids, bringing home the store brand
Whole life with a stone against your shoulder
Tryna flip the symbol over
Get it equal to or more than
Chekhov says you got a gun, you gotta use it.
Guess they’re reading Chekhov downtown, in their cruisers
Bang—catch the case we all lose
Make Dixie look like Khartoum
That Lady Justice ain’t blind yet
Lens cap on the body cam – missed again, damn
Make you wait
While they run your name and
St. Peter at the gate
Says, tuck your chain in.

When in Rome
You live by Roman code
It used to be
If don’t like it, you could leave
But then the walls came down
And so it’s all Rome now.

It was the golden age before the firewall blew
Pictures pretty and the products all new
But then the data got bigger than the beta test who
‘da thought, after all, looks like the wire wore you.
And I think beauty fucks us up
It’s like sugar—in the natural world, we’d never get this much
So the appetite is bottomless
Call Maybelline Anonymous
Make narcissists of all of us
We never get enough.
It’s two-bit feminism
Only says you’re better than
Some other bitch--
That’s digging the same ditch
One of us winning don’t fix the damn system
Toes out, girls, back to second position
The natural order is value neutral
Culture institutes a few virtues
Capital comes and brings moral confusion
But do anything long enough
And the body gets used to it

When in Rome
You live by Roman code
It used to be
If don’t like it, you could leave
But then the walls came down
And so it’s all Rome now.

When in Rome
You live by Roman code (Here in Rome)
It used to be
If don’t like it, you could leave
But then the walls came down
And so it’s all Rome now.

When in Rome
(Here in Rome)

Dessa - Tyranny (Official Lyric Video)

Doomtree 2020-10-28 | Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Produced by Lazerbeak // Additional production by Andy Thompson // Cello by Dan Lawonn
Animated and Directed by Adam Dunn @phantomsloth
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TYRANNY lyrics
The self-made man
with the brand-name watch
the fame fever
and the fast lane pox
crowns himself Caesar
and the known world scoffs,
but if we can’t beat him
the whole thing’s lost.

Tyranny, tyranny, tyranny, tyranny
Tyranny, tyranny, tyranny, tyranny
Tyranny, tyranny, tyranny, tyranny
Tyranny, tyranny, tyranny, tyranny

The oval office or the locker room
water cooler gossip, propaganda, or the honest truth—
it all depends on who you’re talking to
the Paris Accord? Fuck it, pardon my French, don’t really parlez vous.

Cut the EPA
edit a better hurricane
keep Kellyanne just a call and a con away
gut the fourth estate (trade war!)
yeah, of course mistakes were made, paid for
by good people on both sides,
so they got a torch and a chant and a hand sign,
our reports say we still got a chance at a landslide.
You’re short on mirrors long on smoke—
all that Hydroxychloroquine cut with Diet Coke.
Under oath and unprovoked
I think your dog whistle broke
cause we can all hear it:
post a white power clip claim you missed what they were cheering
hearing’s fine, so you must be hard of spirit, running interference
cap lock on
spellcheck off
the Teflon Don
gets his feelings hurt by basketball
United Nations gets a stand-up show
your race relations is a taco bowl.

This is not partisan; I think reasonable people can disagree.
But nobody stuck on a wall likes the way that things end,
it goes: “All the king’s horses and all the king’s men...”

Tyranny, tyranny, tyranny, tyranny
Tyranny, tyranny, tyranny, tyranny
Tyranny, tyranny, tyranny, tyranny
Tyranny, tyranny, tyranny, tyranny

LAZERBEAK - Light Work (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2020-10-02 | Artwork by Andy McAlpine
Animation by Phantom Sloth
Created, produced, and performed by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering

Armed with an endless vault of beats and an extensive musical catalog spanning over two decades, Lazerbeak’s classic sound has generally taken on an epic, hard-hitting, everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach - inspired largely by production crews like Atlanta’s Dungeon Family and New York’s Bomb Squad. He’s collaborated with everyone from reigning pop queen Lizzo (producing her entire debut album), bluegrass heavyweights Trampled By Turtles, mythological supergroup GAYNGS, and the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra, all while continuing to build and create with life-long comrades from his own Doomtree artist collective and notching production credits on everything from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Mixtape to the dark electro-pop of Banks’ critically acclaimed III album.

Much has changed in the last eight years since the Minneapolis producer released his hip-hop instrumental opus Lava Bangers - which later became the foundation for the Lazerbeak-produced Lizzo album Lizzobangers - and new solo album Penelope continues that progression with a drastic musical turn that echoes the same life-changing experiences Beak has encountered in that timeframe. Now 38 and a father of three, with a day job that includes CEO and general manager of Doomtree Records and manager of numerous high-profile acts, Beak set out to create a project that would reflect the ever-morphing landscape that he’s embraced in his 30’s. Whereas Lava Bangers’ 20 short, high-energy heat rocks relied heavily on monstrous drums, punishing low end, and gnarly horn stabs - sounding at times more like the fury of Run The Jewels or the Just Blaze-helmed Rocafella Records era - Penelope finds Beak stripping every sound back to its individual core to create seven meticulously slow-building and expansive instrumental meditations that ebb and flow with a newfound patience and restraint rarely seen from the producer.

The album’s title - named after Beak’s eight-year-old daughter and oldest child - is a reflection of this boiled-down, reflective approach and marks the second entry in his meditative instrumental trilogy. Inspired largely by his new life as a family man and a recent deep dive into all things mindfulness, self wellness, and gratitude, Penelope thrives on ambient atmospherics, gentle melodies, and carefully-crafted percussion to create its own pulsing sonic universe. Every musical element is allowed the time and space to breathe and grow into a full-fledged composition, and the lack of vocals allows Beak to explore a much richer musical sound bed, giving each instrument its own moment in a constantly revolving spotlight. Whereas 2018’s Luther relied on darker retrospection and murky electronics, Penelope steps out of the water and into the sunlight, gravitating towards warm guitar tones, rich analog synths, and live percussion to accentuate a much lighter and brighter vision. Lead-off track “Treetops” recalls the feeling of laying on a deserted island as palm leaves sway above in the breeze, while the acoustic strums and uplifting choral build of “River Wide” joyously weave together to create what could easily be the soundtrack to an outtake from The Lion King.

There is a noticeable and newfound confidence that vibrates from Penelope’s 35 minute journey, one that was only hinted at on Luther. It’s clear that Beak is in full command here, swiftly and adeptly moving in and out of a multitude of genres and vibes with the grace of a studio vet, while harnessing the curiosity and musical playfulness of someone half his age. It’s this maturity and willingness to explore that solidifies his place as one of the most versatile musicians alive today. By living with and exploring this unique aural space, Lazerbeak has completed the long trek from beat-maker to full-blown producer. Penelope represents a newfound peace and balance for Lazerbeak, both creatively and personally. With one foot in the sea and the other in the sand, he’s managed to create a truly grounding and healing tour de force for our rapidly changing world.

LAZERBEAK - Light Work (Official Audio)

LAZERBEAK - Marlo (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2020-10-02 | Artwork by Andy McAlpine
Animation by Phantom Sloth

Created, produced, and performed by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering

Armed with an endless vault of beats and an extensive musical catalog spanning over two decades, Lazerbeak’s classic sound has generally taken on an epic, hard-hitting, everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach - inspired largely by production crews like Atlanta’s Dungeon Family and New York’s Bomb Squad. He’s collaborated with everyone from reigning pop queen Lizzo (producing her entire debut album), bluegrass heavyweights Trampled By Turtles, mythological supergroup GAYNGS, and the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra, all while continuing to build and create with life-long comrades from his own Doomtree artist collective and notching production credits on everything from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Mixtape to the dark electro-pop of Banks’ critically acclaimed III album.

Much has changed in the last eight years since the Minneapolis producer released his hip-hop instrumental opus Lava Bangers - which later became the foundation for the Lazerbeak-produced Lizzo album Lizzobangers - and new solo album Penelope continues that progression with a drastic musical turn that echoes the same life-changing experiences Beak has encountered in that timeframe. Now 38 and a father of three, with a day job that includes CEO and general manager of Doomtree Records and manager of numerous high-profile acts, Beak set out to create a project that would reflect the ever-morphing landscape that he’s embraced in his 30’s. Whereas Lava Bangers’ 20 short, high-energy heat rocks relied heavily on monstrous drums, punishing low end, and gnarly horn stabs - sounding at times more like the fury of Run The Jewels or the Just Blaze-helmed Rocafella Records era - Penelope finds Beak stripping every sound back to its individual core to create seven meticulously slow-building and expansive instrumental meditations that ebb and flow with a newfound patience and restraint rarely seen from the producer.

The album’s title - named after Beak’s eight-year-old daughter and oldest child - is a reflection of this boiled-down, reflective approach and marks the second entry in his meditative instrumental trilogy. Inspired largely by his new life as a family man and a recent deep dive into all things mindfulness, self wellness, and gratitude, Penelope thrives on ambient atmospherics, gentle melodies, and carefully-crafted percussion to create its own pulsing sonic universe. Every musical element is allowed the time and space to breathe and grow into a full-fledged composition, and the lack of vocals allows Beak to explore a much richer musical sound bed, giving each instrument its own moment in a constantly revolving spotlight. Whereas 2018’s Luther relied on darker retrospection and murky electronics, Penelope steps out of the water and into the sunlight, gravitating towards warm guitar tones, rich analog synths, and live percussion to accentuate a much lighter and brighter vision. Lead-off track “Treetops” recalls the feeling of laying on a deserted island as palm leaves sway above in the breeze, while the acoustic strums and uplifting choral build of “River Wide” joyously weave together to create what could easily be the soundtrack to an outtake from The Lion King.

There is a noticeable and newfound confidence that vibrates from Penelope’s 35 minute journey, one that was only hinted at on Luther. It’s clear that Beak is in full command here, swiftly and adeptly moving in and out of a multitude of genres and vibes with the grace of a studio vet, while harnessing the curiosity and musical playfulness of someone half his age. It’s this maturity and willingness to explore that solidifies his place as one of the most versatile musicians alive today. By living with and exploring this unique aural space, Lazerbeak has completed the long trek from beat-maker to full-blown producer. Penelope represents a newfound peace and balance for Lazerbeak, both creatively and personally. With one foot in the sea and the other in the sand, he’s managed to create a truly grounding and healing tour de force for our rapidly changing world.

LAZERBEAK - Top Down (Official Audio)

LAZERBEAK - On The Lawn (Official Music Video)

Doomtree 2020-09-22 | The third single from Lazerbeak's upcoming solo record "Penelope," out October 2nd, 2020 on Doomtree Records. Pre-order: http://smarturl.it/lazerbeak

Video content produced by giaw (godisawoman.tv)

Music created, produced, and performed by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering

Armed with an endless vault of beats and an extensive musical catalog spanning over two decades, Lazerbeak’s classic sound has generally taken on an epic, hard-hitting, everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach - inspired largely by production crews like Atlanta’s Dungeon Family and New York’s Bomb Squad. He’s collaborated with everyone from reigning pop queen Lizzo (producing her entire debut album), bluegrass heavyweights Trampled By Turtles, mythological supergroup GAYNGS, and the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra, all while continuing to build and create with life-long comrades from his own Doomtree artist collective and notching production credits on everything from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Mixtape to the dark electro-pop of Banks’ critically acclaimed III album.

Much has changed in the last eight years since the Minneapolis producer released his hip-hop instrumental opus Lava Bangers - which later became the foundation for the Lazerbeak-produced Lizzo album Lizzobangers - and new solo album Penelope continues that progression with a drastic musical turn that echoes the same life-changing experiences Beak has encountered in that timeframe. Now 38 and a father of three, with a day job that includes CEO and general manager of Doomtree Records and manager of numerous high-profile acts, Beak set out to create a project that would reflect the ever-morphing landscape that he’s embraced in his 30’s. Whereas Lava Bangers’ 20 short, high-energy heat rocks relied heavily on monstrous drums, punishing low end, and gnarly horn stabs - sounding at times more like the fury of Run The Jewels or the Just Blaze-helmed Rocafella Records era - Penelope finds Beak stripping every sound back to its individual core to create seven meticulously slow-building and expansive instrumental meditations that ebb and flow with a newfound patience and restraint rarely seen from the producer.

The album’s title - named after Beak’s eight-year-old daughter and oldest child - is a reflection of this boiled-down, reflective approach and marks the second entry in his meditative instrumental trilogy. Inspired largely by his new life as a family man and a recent deep dive into all things mindfulness, self wellness, and gratitude, Penelope thrives on ambient atmospherics, gentle melodies, and carefully-crafted percussion to create its own pulsing sonic universe. Every musical element is allowed the time and space to breathe and grow into a full-fledged composition, and the lack of vocals allows Beak to explore a much richer musical sound bed, giving each instrument its own moment in a constantly revolving spotlight. Whereas 2018’s Luther relied on darker retrospection and murky electronics, Penelope steps out of the water and into the sunlight, gravitating towards warm guitar tones, rich analog synths, and live percussion to accentuate a much lighter and brighter vision. Lead-off track “Treetops” recalls the feeling of laying on a deserted island as palm leaves sway above in the breeze, while the acoustic strums and uplifting choral build of “River Wide” joyously weave together to create what could easily be the soundtrack to an outtake from The Lion King.

There is a noticeable and newfound confidence that vibrates from Penelope’s 35 minute journey, one that was only hinted at on Luther. It’s clear that Beak is in full command here, swiftly and adeptly moving in and out of a multitude of genres and vibes with the grace of a studio vet, while harnessing the curiosity and musical playfulness of someone half his age. It’s this maturity and willingness to explore that solidifies his place as one of the most versatile musicians alive today. By living with and exploring this unique aural space, Lazerbeak has completed the long trek from beat-maker to full-blown producer. Penelope represents a newfound peace and balance for Lazerbeak, both creatively and personally. With one foot in the sea and the other in the sand, he’s managed to create a truly grounding and healing tour de force for our rapidly changing world.

LAZERBEAK - River Wide (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2020-09-01 | The second single from Lazerbeak's upcoming solo record "Penelope," out October 2nd, 2020 on Doomtree Records. Pre-order: http://smarturl.it/lazerbeak

Artwork by Andy McAlpine
Animation by Phantom Sloth

Created, produced, and performed by Lazerbeak
Mixed by Joe Mabbott at The Hideaway
Mastered by Bruce Templeton at Microphonic Mastering

Armed with an endless vault of beats and an extensive musical catalog spanning over two decades, Lazerbeak’s classic sound has generally taken on an epic, hard-hitting, everything-and-the-kitchen-sink approach - inspired largely by production crews like Atlanta’s Dungeon Family and New York’s Bomb Squad. He’s collaborated with everyone from reigning pop queen Lizzo (producing her entire debut album), bluegrass heavyweights Trampled By Turtles, mythological supergroup GAYNGS, and the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra, all while continuing to build and create with life-long comrades from his own Doomtree artist collective and notching production credits on everything from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton Mixtape to the dark electro-pop of Banks’ critically acclaimed III album.

Much has changed in the last eight years since the Minneapolis producer released his hip-hop instrumental opus Lava Bangers - which later became the foundation for the Lazerbeak-produced Lizzo album Lizzobangers - and new solo album Penelope continues that progression with a drastic musical turn that echoes the same life-changing experiences Beak has encountered in that timeframe. Now 38 and a father of three, with a day job that includes CEO and general manager of Doomtree Records and manager of numerous high-profile acts, Beak set out to create a project that would reflect the ever-morphing landscape that he’s embraced in his 30’s. Whereas Lava Bangers’ 20 short, high-energy heat rocks relied heavily on monstrous drums, punishing low end, and gnarly horn stabs - sounding at times more like the fury of Run The Jewels or the Just Blaze-helmed Rocafella Records era - Penelope finds Beak stripping every sound back to its individual core to create seven meticulously slow-building and expansive instrumental meditations that ebb and flow with a newfound patience and restraint rarely seen from the producer.

The album’s title - named after Beak’s eight-year-old daughter and oldest child - is a reflection of this boiled-down, reflective approach and marks the second entry in his meditative instrumental trilogy. Inspired largely by his new life as a family man and a recent deep dive into all things mindfulness, self wellness, and gratitude, Penelope thrives on ambient atmospherics, gentle melodies, and carefully-crafted percussion to create its own pulsing sonic universe. Every musical element is allowed the time and space to breathe and grow into a full-fledged composition, and the lack of vocals allows Beak to explore a much richer musical sound bed, giving each instrument its own moment in a constantly revolving spotlight. Whereas 2018’s Luther relied on darker retrospection and murky electronics, Penelope steps out of the water and into the sunlight, gravitating towards warm guitar tones, rich analog synths, and live percussion to accentuate a much lighter and brighter vision. Lead-off track “Treetops” recalls the feeling of laying on a deserted island as palm leaves sway above in the breeze, while the acoustic strums and uplifting choral build of “River Wide” joyously weave together to create what could easily be the soundtrack to an outtake from The Lion King.

There is a noticeable and newfound confidence that vibrates from Penelope’s 35 minute journey, one that was only hinted at on Luther. It’s clear that Beak is in full command here, swiftly and adeptly moving in and out of a multitude of genres and vibes with the grace of a studio vet, while harnessing the curiosity and musical playfulness of someone half his age. It’s this maturity and willingness to explore that solidifies his place as one of the most versatile musicians alive today. By living with and exploring this unique aural space, Lazerbeak has completed the long trek from beat-maker to full-blown producer. Penelope represents a newfound peace and balance for Lazerbeak, both creatively and personally. With one foot in the sea and the other in the sand, he’s managed to create a truly grounding and healing tour de force for our rapidly changing world.

LAZERBEAK - Treetops (Meditation Visualizer)

Doomtree 2020-08-31 | From Lazerbeak's upcoming meditative album 'Penelope'

All music by Lazerbeak

Shot in Minneapolis on the West River Parkway overlook of the Mississippi River.

LAZERBEAK - Treetops (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2020-07-17 | From Lazerbeak's upcoming solo album "Penelope."

Cloquet Way Back (official audio)

Doomtree 2020-06-22 | Pre-order NEW DRUGS: http://smarturl.it/cloquet
http://cloquet.band // http://instagram.com/cloquet_music

Cloquet, the collaborative duo of producer Paper Tiger and vocalist J.Gundersen, are back with the announcement of their upcoming sophomore album New Drugs and its powerful lead single “Breathing.” What initially began as a DIY file-sharing side project amongst friends quickly turned into a full-fledged band with the release of Cloquet’s 2018 self-titled debut album. Born out of a musical comradery and love for all things 90's dance and indie rock, Cloquet merges the worlds of electronic and post-punk to create something equally urgent and reflective, a sound that lives just as perfectly on the dance floor as it does barreling down the highway on a late-night drive.

Paper Tiger got his start as a founding member of the Minneapolis-based Doomtree collective nearly two decades ago, producing several of the group’s biggest hits and working closely with bandmates Dessa, P.O.S, and Sims to help craft their own critically-acclaimed solo recordings. Since then he’s also branched out into television and commercial production, scoring the HBO documentary Rock In A Hard Place and carving a new musical direction with his own instrumental solo releases. J.Gundersen meanwhile has made a name for himself not only as a producer and singer/songwriter, but also as an in-demand motion graphics designer. The two met while working together on several multimedia design and visual projects, including several music videos for Doomtree, and instantly bonded over their shared affinity for 80's and 90's dance music.

While Cloquet’s debut album was created side-by-side one another in tiny studios and bedrooms throughout Brooklyn, 2019 saw Gundersen make a cross-country relocation to San Francisco for work, forcing the two to completely transform the way they go about collaborating. They quickly found inspiration in the challenge of FaceTime calls and shared Dropbox folders, and a new batch of songs rapidly began to emerge from both coasts. Gundersen channeled his isolation and the feelings of being uprooted into some of his most poignant and relatable lyrics to date, going deeply inward to find a light in the dark; and the previously shared time in New York helped Paper Tiger intricately build the earnest and lush production around Gundersen’s voice, finding a more unified and effortless sound than ever before.

In a way you could say that the great physical distance between Paper Tiger and J.Gundersen brought Cloquet closer together than ever before, an idea that’s even more amplified by the confusing times that we’re all currently living through together. The songs on New Drugs speak to the everyday struggles and nuanced adversity that we each walk through in our own daily lives. They’re the perfect soundtrack to this new shared human experience, one that’s equally filled with joy and sorrow, darkness and light, bangers and slow jams.

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CLOQUET Breathing (Official Audio)

Doomtree 2020-05-26 | Pre-order NEW DRUGS: http://smarturl.it/cloquet
http://cloquet.band // http://instagram.com/cloquet_music

Cloquet, the collaborative duo of producer Paper Tiger and vocalist J.Gundersen, are back with the announcement of their upcoming sophomore album New Drugs and its powerful lead single “Breathing.” What initially began as a DIY file-sharing side project amongst friends quickly turned into a full-fledged band with the release of Cloquet’s 2018 self-titled debut album. Born out of a musical comradery and love for all things 90's dance and indie rock, Cloquet merges the worlds of electronic and post-punk to create something equally urgent and reflective, a sound that lives just as perfectly on the dance floor as it does barreling down the highway on a late-night drive.

Paper Tiger got his start as a founding member of the Minneapolis-based Doomtree collective nearly two decades ago, producing several of the group’s biggest hits and working closely with bandmates Dessa, P.O.S, and Sims to help craft their own critically-acclaimed solo recordings. Since then he’s also branched out into television and commercial production, scoring the HBO documentary Rock In A Hard Place and carving a new musical direction with his own instrumental solo releases. J.Gundersen meanwhile has made a name for himself not only as a producer and singer/songwriter, but also as an in-demand motion graphics designer. The two met while working together on several multimedia design and visual projects, including several music videos for Doomtree, and instantly bonded over their shared affinity for 80's and 90's dance music.

While Cloquet’s debut album was created side-by-side one another in tiny studios and bedrooms throughout Brooklyn, 2019 saw Gundersen make a cross-country relocation to San Francisco for work, forcing the two to completely transform the way they go about collaborating. They quickly found inspiration in the challenge of FaceTime calls and shared Dropbox folders, and a new batch of songs rapidly began to emerge from both coasts. Gundersen channeled his isolation and the feelings of being uprooted into some of his most poignant and relatable lyrics to date, going deeply inward to find a light in the dark; and the previously shared time in New York helped Paper Tiger intricately build the earnest and lush production around Gundersen’s voice, finding a more unified and effortless sound than ever before.

In a way you could say that the great physical distance between Paper Tiger and J.Gundersen brought Cloquet closer together than ever before, an idea that’s even more amplified by the confusing times that we’re all currently living through together. The songs on New Drugs speak to the everyday struggles and nuanced adversity that we each walk through in our own daily lives. They’re the perfect soundtrack to this new shared human experience, one that’s equally filled with joy and sorrow, darkness and light, bangers and slow jams.

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SHREDDERS - Shadap You Face Pt. II (official video)

Doomtree 2020-05-19 | From the SHREDDERS album GREAT HITS available now: http://smarturl.it/greathits

Directed/VFX by Phantom Sloth
Dog footage courtesy of Shred Dog Nation

Raps by P.O.S and Sims
Beat by Lazerbeak and Paper Tiger (Sick Trim 4 Lyfe)

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Night Stone (Lazerbeak + ICETEP) - Dreams Too ft. Lady Midnight and Sophia Eris (official audio)

Doomtree 2020-05-12 | The fifth single from Night Stone's debut album, released by Doomtree Records on May 15th, 2020. Pre-Order information is available at http://store.doomtree.net/.

Vocals by Lady Midnight and Sophia Eris
Production by Lazerbeak and ICETEP

Night Stone is the new electronic project from veteran producers Lazerbeak and ICETEP. Both artists have spent the last decade building a bulletproof discography of credits - Lazerbeak with everyone from global sensation Lizzo and bluegrass legends Trampled By Turtles to the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra, and his own Doomtree crew; and ICETEP with Chicago’s first lady Psalm One, indie-rap behemoth Astronautalis, and singer/rapper/renaissance woman Dessa.

The two began working together on various Doomtree projects in 2015 and instantly bonded over their shared love for French house, electro, and techno, musical territories that neither producer had ventured into previously. What began as a shot in the dark quickly evolved into a sound all their own, mixing highly melodic instrumentation with dance floor-ready beats and a nod to the 90s R&B they were both raised on to create an uptempo and supremely joyous soundtrack.

Once the instrumentals were in place, Beak and ICETEP realized there was still something missing and went off in search of the perfect guest vocalists to add the urgency and harmonic clarity the album was missing. Enter Sophia Eris, Lady Midnight, Channy Leaneagh of POLICA, and MMYYKK of astralblak, the four cornerstones of Night Stone’s self-titled debut album. Sophia Eris, who moonlights as Lizzo’s official DJ and hypewoman, throws down confident bars and affirmations on four of the album’s bubbliest bangers, while neo-soul slayer Lady Midnight adds a lyrical depth and spiritual energy reminiscent to the project reminiscent of peak Sade. Then there’s MMYYK of Afro-future funk all-stars astralblak, who mixes mantras and self-love proclamations with a voice as mountainous as the man himself, and Channy Leaneagh of electro-pop kingpins POLICA who lends her ethereal voice to the appropriately titled “Night Rider.”

The beats on the other hand, influenced just as much by classic production duos Cassius and Daft Punk as they are by the synthy quiet storm of legendary acts like Luther Vandross, New Edition, and TLC, manage to walk a fine line between a myriad of genres, all while keeping your mind and body moving in time to the intricate grooves. Polyrhythmic percussion and booming kick drums meet analog synthesizers, Chic-esque guitar riffs, and boisterous horn stabs in a triumphant tidal wave of sound, and the vocals from some of this generation’s most up-and-coming talents only help to ground Night Stone firmly at the forefront of current electronic music.

Night Stone - Echo Love ft. Lady Midnight (Live Quarantine Version)

Doomtree 2020-05-11 | From Night Stone's debut self-titled album, released by Doomtree Records on May 15th, 2020. Pre-Order information is available at http://store.doomtree.net/.

Directed by A.Rimpel
Filmed by Teddy Grimes
Live vocal performance by Lady Midnight
Music by Night Stone (Lazerbeak and ICETEP)

Night Stone is the new electronic project from veteran producers Lazerbeak and ICETEP. Both artists have spent the last decade building a bulletproof discography of credits - Lazerbeak with everyone from global sensation Lizzo and bluegrass legends Trampled By Turtles to the Grammy-winning Minnesota Orchestra, and his own Doomtree crew; and ICETEP with Chicago’s first lady Psalm One, indie-rap behemoth Astronautalis, and singer/rapper/renaissance woman Dessa.

The two began working together on various Doomtree projects in 2015 and instantly bonded over their shared love for French house, electro, and techno, musical territories that neither producer had ventured into previously. What began as a shot in the dark quickly evolved into a sound all their own, mixing highly melodic instrumentation with dance floor-ready beats and a nod to the 90s R&B they were both raised on to create an uptempo and supremely joyous soundtrack.

Once the instrumentals were in place, Beak and ICETEP realized there was still something missing and went off in search of the perfect guest vocalists to add the urgency and harmonic clarity the album was missing. Enter Sophia Eris, Lady Midnight, Channy Leaneagh of POLICA, and MMYYKK of astralblak, the four cornerstones of Night Stone’s self-titled debut album. Sophia Eris, who moonlights as Lizzo’s official DJ and hypewoman, throws down confident bars and affirmations on four of the album’s bubbliest bangers, while neo-soul slayer Lady Midnight adds a lyrical depth and spiritual energy reminiscent of peak Sade. Then there’s MMYYK of Afro-future funk all-stars astralblak, who mixes mantras and self-love proclamations with a voice as mountainous as the man himself, and Channy Leaneagh of electro-pop kingpins POLICA who lends her ethereal voice to the appropriately titled “Night Rider.”

The beats on the other hand, influenced just as much by classic production duos Cassius and Daft Punk as they are by the synthy quiet storm of legendary acts like Luther Vandross, New Edition, and TLC, manage to walk a fine line between a myriad of genres, all while keeping your mind and body moving in time to the intricate grooves. Polyrhythmic percussion and booming kick drums meet analog synthesizers, Chic-esque guitar riffs, and boisterous horn stabs in a triumphant tidal wave of sound, and the vocals from some of this generation’s most up-and-coming talents only help to ground Night Stone firmly at the forefront of current electronic music.