{"id":84725,"date":"2014-09-23T09:01:38","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T13:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/?p=84725"},"modified":"2014-09-22T14:52:53","modified_gmt":"2014-09-22T18:52:53","slug":"carousel-palms-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/index.php\/2014\/09\/23\/carousel-palms-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"Carousel: Palms EP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Carousel<\/strong>&#8216;s latest EP, <strong>Palms<\/strong>, proves that you can never have enough electronic pop in your life. Whether you&#8217;re driving, on the train, or working, the Boston-based duo of<strong> Jackson Phillips<\/strong> and <strong>Kevin Friedman<\/strong> crafts the perfect anthems to jam to in every season.<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"85050\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/index.php\/2014\/09\/23\/carousel-palms-ep\/carousel\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?fit=417%2C417&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"417,417\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Skyler Greene&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Photos By Skyler Greene&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"carousel\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?fit=417%2C417&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85050\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=417%2C417\" alt=\"carousel\" width=\"417\" height=\"417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?w=417&amp;ssl=1 417w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=50%2C50&amp;ssl=1 50w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=135%2C135&amp;ssl=1 135w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=165%2C165&amp;ssl=1 165w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=52%2C52&amp;ssl=1 52w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=147%2C147&amp;ssl=1 147w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=113%2C113&amp;ssl=1 113w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 417px) 100vw, 417px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Palms<\/strong> was recorded and self-produced over a six-week period. In this collection, the duo fleshes out five beat-driven pieces that culminates their experiences within the past twelve months, including creating a new sound, meeting new people, and finding a new home.<\/p>\n<p>Influenced by the <strong>Empire of the Sun<\/strong>, <strong>Passion Pit<\/strong>, <strong>Neon Indian<\/strong>, and <strong>M83<\/strong>, electronic pop lovers can never go wrong with this collection as each track bursts with flavor and a fun vibe, making you sway and bop in your seat.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZr8Kceu0e0\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Opening the collection is the sonic gem <em>Not Enough<\/em>. Seconds into the song and you&#8217;ll instantly be treated with atmospheric melodies that coils and twirls with electro pulses and fluttering keys. Press play and bask in the sheer elegance of this song&#8217;s flawless production.<\/p>\n<p>Emerging from the same sonic shell of the previous track, <em>Another Day<\/em> consistently holds up Carousel&#8217;s flawless musical taste. The duo&#8217;s layered vocals evoke a laid-back waywardness all throughout, wrapping our ears in a blanket of chill electro pop melodies.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/playlists\/6352311&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>Close My Eyes<\/em> drops with cutting-edge tunes that reverberates within the skin, and then pumps out a psychedelic high in every direction. One notable thing about this track is how the vigor from each tune is balanced with organic vocals, creating a spotlight-worthy piece the builds and corrodes in its own pace.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"85051\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/index.php\/2014\/09\/23\/carousel-palms-ep\/carousel1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel1.jpg?fit=443%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"443,400\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"carousel1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel1.jpg?fit=443%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-85051\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel1.jpg?resize=443%2C400\" alt=\"carousel1\" width=\"443\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel1.jpg?w=443&amp;ssl=1 443w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel1.jpg?resize=200%2C180&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.frostclick.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/carousel1.jpg?resize=300%2C270&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Wolf&#8217;s Awake<\/em> is like an early Christmas\u00a0present to beat lovers like me, as the track oozes with heart-pumping tunes that transcends via subtle keys and extending synths.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Palms EP<\/strong> deserves all the street cred it could get\u00a0as each track in this collection is golden. This, by far, is one of the most polished albums I&#8217;ve heard, beat- and production-wise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Track List:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Not Enough<br \/>\n2. Another Day<br \/>\n3. Close My Eyes<br \/>\n4. Wolf&#8217;s Awake<br \/>\n5. Before You<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Links:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/carouselmusicpage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carousel&#8217;s Official Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carouselmusicpage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carousel on Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/thecarouselpage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carousel on Twitter<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/thecarouselpage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carousel on Instagram<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/carouselmusicpage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carousel on Youtube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/thecarouselpage.tumblr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Carousel on Tumblr<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"frost-215854589\" class=\"gas_fallback-ad_98517--placement_102160\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-9536139424546116\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9536139424546116\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5501023798\" \ndata-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carousel\u2018s latest EP, Palms, proves that you can never have enough electronic pop in your life. 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