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Chillin’ with Lovespirals 96: Boss Mode

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A new episode of Chillin’ with Lovespirals is out now in video and audio format. Ryan & Anji chat about the new single, “Boss Mode,” sharing behind the scenes stories about its creation, answering listener comments, talk about upcoming plans, and more in this relaxed half hour show. Watch the video version on YouTube or listen to the audio podcast on your fave podcast service.

You can subscribe to Chillin’ with Lovespirals on just about any podcast app like Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, and JioSaavn. Or just listen to Chillin’ with Lovespirals 96 in the player below!

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“Boss Mode” Single & Lyrics Video Out Now

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A silky-smooth blend of soulful downtempo and introspective pop, “Boss Mode” pairs Anji’s soul-baring lyricism and sultry vocal delivery with Ryan’s signature dream pop guitar textures and sleek electronica production. With moody keyboards, crisp beats and soulful guitar flourishes, the song finds strength in vulnerability, drawing emotional resonance from the language of gaming culture—“like boss mode, low health, no refill”—as a metaphor for emotional burnout. 

Marking a shift from the darker emotional tones of recent singles like  “Not Myself” and “Noumenon,” “Boss Mode” calls back to the bittersweet soulfulness of “Why Not Today” and the melodic warmth of “Life Goes On,” while carving out its own space with a confident groove and glimmers of hope. The result is a track that straddles introspective pop and downtempo electronica, inviting listeners to power through life’s harder moments with grace and groove.

“Boss Mode” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and other streaming platforms under the band’s original name, Love Spirals Downwards, as well as on Bandcamp under both LSD and Lovespirals.

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“Will It Ever Be The Same (VIP Mix)’’ Review on HubPages

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Synthwriter80s posted a review of Lovespirals’ new mix of “Will It Ever Be The Same” on his HubPages blog. It reads, in part:

“Lovespirals’ Will It Ever Be the Same (VIP Mix) expresses a deep sense of emotional invisibility and longing for connection. Piano moves with serenity and a pained emotional ache as vocals echo in the distance. Anji’s strongly expressive voice carries the wistfully caressing melody. The drums are a steady pulse and in the distance, a brilliant synth shines while the vocals trace through the music with intense gentleness. The sense of loss that permeates Anji’s performance fills me with melancholy. The drums continue to shape the music as the vocals glide with satiny ease, tinged by longing.”

Read Karl’s full review on his website.

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals Podcast 95: Will It Ever Be The Same

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Ryan & Anji are back in the studio to discuss the brand new VIP Mix of “Will It Ever Be The Same” digital single and music video. They talk about the artwork, compare it to the 2018 mix, chat about 808s, read comments from fans, share online radio stations that are supporting the band, and more in this casual half hour talk show.

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Will It Ever Be The Same (VIP Mix) Out Now

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Lovespirals unveil a lush reimagining with “Will It Ever Be The Same (VIP Mix).” A favorite of Lum’s from their 2018 album Life Goes On, the duo elevates the original’s brooding beauty with a richer, moodier production taking advantage of their current studio arsenal. New to this version is a hypnotic vocal sample—“tell me, tell me…”—looped throughout, adding a modern rhythmic hook, while subtle 808 percussion lifts the stately dream pop track into a more contemporary space. Anji Bee’s haunting vocals express a yearning for connection, echoing into the cosmos with aching clarity. A modern classic reborn.

Out now on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music.

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals 94: The Call VIP Mix (Video)

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The video edition of our latest band podcast is up on YouTube for your viewing or listening pleasure. We thought we’d try out scheduling a live premier of this episode to see if folks might enjoy it. We had a nice little group of folks in the chatroom for our Sunday evening stream. Perhaps we should sort out the best day/time before our next episode drops? Feel free to leave us a comment here on the blog or in the comments section of the video to let us know your vote.

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“The Call (VIP Mix)” Visualizer Video

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Check out a mesmerizing visualizer video featuring the original photograph by Susan Jennings used for the cover art of “The Call” and the VIP Mix just posted to YouTube. If you click on the CC option you can also read the lyrics as you watch/listen. This 2025 mix — featuring a newly recorded guitar solo and completely upgraded mixing and mastering — is available for download from Bandcamp or streaming on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube, and other digital platforms.

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals 94: The Call VIP Mix (Audio)

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Ryan & Anji return to Chillcuts Studio for their first podcast of 2025! The big news is their VIP Mix of “The Call,” which they discuss in detail. The duo also chat about new songs in the works, who their Spotify demographic is, which band they’re currently inspired by, a listener comment regarding “Noumenon,” and more. You can subscribe to Chillin’ with Lovespirals on just about any podcast app like Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, and JioSaavn. Or just listen to Chillin’ with Lovespirals 93 in the player below!

Video version dropping on YouTube soon with a special live premiere.

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“The Call (VIP Mix)” Digital Single Out Now

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Ryan & Anji Lum revisit their 2022 single, “The Call,” with an even moodier and more atmospheric 2025 reboot. The new VIP Mix amplifies the song’s shoegaze and dream pop essence with a bigger, bolder guitar sound and more immersive ethereal vocal harmonies. The hook-laden guitar lead and spacey synths evoke The Cure, while the track’s melancholic yet driving energy harks back to Ryan’s early 90s work, as well as the duo’s 2018 album, ‘Life Goes On.’ Anji’s emotive vocals shift effortlessly between bold confidence and dreamy sincerity, adding depth to the song’s hypnotic pull. A nostalgic yet refreshed take, this version of “The Call” is a hauntingly beautiful throwback with a modern twist.

Out now on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube, and other digital platforms.

Special thanks to Susan Jennings for her classic cover image.

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Re:Gen Premieres Restless Mosaic feat. Anji Bee Song

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Re:Gen Magazine premiered a brand new song collaboration between Lovespirals’ Anji Bee and Seattle artist, Restless Mosaic. “Lost Within This Time” has been released as the first single of his upcoming album, Quality Mirrors. This song is now available on digital music services including Apple Music and Spotify, but it is also available on YouTube via a fun music video that both Anji and Brandon appear in. Read Re:Gen Magazine’s article for more info. You can read Anji’s lyrics on the Bandcamp single page.

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