After many delays, our new song, “Used To Be,” is finally available on Apple Music. We have been experiencing a number of issues working with our new digital music distributor related to the band name, which has been exacerbated by recent policy changes at Apple. It’s looking more and more like we will be officially returning to the original band name to avoid further problems. In any case, we hope you enjoy the new song and look forward to more music from us in the new year!
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“Used To Be” Visualizer & Lyric Music Video
Chill to the sounds of Lovespirals new song “Used To Be” while you enjoy the swirling lights that inspired the single’s cover art and learn the song lyrics while you’re at it! This dreamy music video was created by Lovespirals’ own Ryan Lum, and features his photography and Anji Lum’s lyrics.
Buy the “Used To Be” digital single on Bandcamp
“Used To Be” Out Now
Lovespirals return with “Used To Be,” a captivating new track that intertwines 90s-inspired dream pop and electronica with unexpected hints of soulfulness. Evoking the early Love Spirals Downwards era, band leader, Ryan Lum, combines atmospheric textures, acoustic strums, and a goth-tinged guitar hook, building to an epic solo that closes the song with emotive resonance. Anji’s expressive blend of earthy and ethereal vocals, layered with harmonies, brings the song’s emotional depth to life. The result is an immersive, haunting, and reflective soundscape, pairing raw honesty with lush instrumentation.
“Used To Be” is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, Pandora, Juno Music, and TIDAL now and will soon be available on Apple and more digital music services.
Chillin’ with Lovespirals: New News! Out Now
Ryan and Anji sit down in the Chillcuts studio to discuss their new single, “Not Myself,” including the creation, inspiration, cover art, and music video. The duo also share stories about their prior single, “Noumenon,” the ‘Flux’ vinyl and popularity of it’s first track, releasing singles over albums, updates to the band’s websites, how Anji’s former bandmate has been helping out with old tech, and more in this fun half hour long conversation available on the LovespiralsOfficial YouTube channel.
“Not Myself” Digital Single
Lovespirals’ new single, “Not Myself,” is a nostalgic nod to the band’s early millennium chillout sound. In contrast to the darker and more despairing vibe of “Noumenon,” “Not Myself” invites quiet meditation with its minimalist lyrics that exploring themes of self-identity, set against dreamy, slightly jazzy yet ambient soundscapes and soft beats. The perfect soundtrack for late summer moving into early autumn. 
Available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, Bandcamp, and other digital music platforms.
“Not Myself” Music Video
Lovespirals’ new single, “Not Myself,” is a nostalgic nod to the band’s early millennium chillout sound with gently soulful vocals and a classic laid-back bluesy guitar solo adding layers of emotion and depth, making “Not Myself” a reflective and soothing experience for fans of introspective electronica. In contrast to the darker and more despairing vibe of “Noumenon,” the duo’s new release invites quiet meditation. The music video, filmed and edited by band lyricist, vocalist, and co-producer, Anji “Bee” Lum, plays right into the song’s vibes with its chill California coastline imagery.
Digital single out September 13, 2024 on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and other streaming services! http://lovespirals.bandcamp.com
“Noumenon” Single Out Now
More than three decades on, Love Spirals Downwards founder Ryan Lum continues to reinvent himself, creating captivating music that merges disparate genres with his signature use of guitar and female vocals. With “Noumenon” the ethereal sounds of dream pop blend seamlessly with elements of ambient electronica and trap, showcasing Lum’s ability to transcend traditional musical boundaries. This new track features Anji Lum’s sensual yet airy vocals layered over skittering beats, dramatic guitar, and lush, atmospheric production, creating a sonic landscape that is both immersive and evocative. Lyrically “Noumenon” delves into themes of emotional disillusionment and the struggle to carry on amidst feelings of isolation and pain, encapsulated in the refrain “Love is just a noumenon.” This introspective depth complements the song’s rich sound, exemplifying the timeless quality of Lovespirals’ music and proving that Lum’s creative evolution is far from over.
STREAM NOUMENON:
Continue reading “Noumenon” Single Out Now
“The Call” Single Out Now
After the deceptively light musical offerings of the 3-song ‘Smile – Single’ Lovespirals return with a darker hued single. “The Call” shares some of the retro-90’s shoe gazer/dream pop vibes of their 2018 album, ‘Life Goes On,’ highlighting the lush guitar work bandleader, Ryan Lum, has long been known for. His soaring solo could easily have been plucked from his 1994 Love Spirals Downwards album, ‘Ardor.’ Hypnotic bass and upbeat drums drive this melancholic song with an unexpected groove, while Anji Bee’s signature blend of earthy low voice and soaring ethereal harmonies lift your soul.
Answer the call… it’s a sweet surprise.
Released July 1, 2022 on all digital platforms including Bandcamp, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon Mp3, Tidal, Pandora and Apple Music.
Down Low – Lyrics
Drop me a line
Send me a sign
A little something
Let me know that you’re alive
But keep it on the down low
(Down low)
I said keep it on the down low
(Down low)
Just keep it on the down low
(Down low)
Gotta keep it on the down low
(Down low)
Write me a text
Baby I’m vexed
I don’t know what’s going on now
But what can I expect said we’d
Keep it on the down low
(Down low)
We said keep it on the down low
(Down low)
Just keep it on the down low
(Down low)
Gotta keep it on the down low
(Down low)
Keep it on the down low
(Down low)
I said keep it on the down low
(Down low)
Just keep it on the down low
(Down low)
Gotta keep it on the down low
(Down low)
On the down low
(Down low)
(Down low)
— by Anji Bee (BMI)
Released March 4, 2022
on Smile – Single
Why Not Today – Lyrics
When does the happiness begin
When does the love come flooding in
When does the pain fade away
Will it be tomorrow
Why not today
Why not today
When will my grey skies turn to blue
When will I take on a different hue
When will the sun come out to play again
Will it be tomorrow
Why not today
Why not today
I’ve waited patiently (patiently)
But I have yet to see (yet to see)
Joy wing its way to me
So I’m left wondering
When does the pain fade away
Will it be tomorrow
Why not today
Why not today
— by Anji Bee (BMI)
Released March 4, 2022
on Smile – Single
Smile – Lyrics
I been having a hard time lately
If I’m honest it’s been quite awhile
But I keep it mostly to myself, yeah
I just nod and smile
My smile may be pretty but it’s
All filled with lies
And you if look closely, see it
Doesn’t reach my eyes
Ha ahh ahh oh ooh smile
Hoo ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh smile
I been really going thru it lately
I wasn’t honest, I was in denial
Should’ve asked for help but instead
I just nod and smile
My smile may be pretty but it’s
All filled with lies
And you if look closely, see it
Doesn’t reach my eyes
Smile
Smile
Smile
Smile
Ha ahh ahh oh ooh smile
Hoo ooh ooh hoo ooh ooh ooh
— by Anji Bee (BMI)
Released March 4, 2022
on Smile – Single
Back From Our San Francisco Trip
Once again, we had a blast with Karmacoda! It was an honor for Anji to share the stage with them for their epic remix of “Motherless Child,” and fun for Ryan to do a DJ set for the Harlot crowd. A few of the songs for the upcoming Anji Bee album were shared for the first time, which was exciting. Local friends came out to hang. Good times!
