Chanel Beads: How Shane Lavers became indie music's breakout act of the year
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Harry Tafoya
Summary
Profile of Shane Lavers, the musician behind the project Chanel Beads, who has emerged as an indie breakout act of the year. The article explores his unique sound blending sublime folk with chaotic synths, his creative process, and his rise to prominence after being tipped by major artists like Lorde and Billie Eilish. It delves into his background, artistic influences, and the making of his music, capturing the enigmatic nature of his project.
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· 3 pulledEncountering him as a disembodied voice, never mind one competing with worldly twittering and chirping, some
It remains unclear even to its core members whether they're a band or a solo project
Tipped by Lorde and Billie Eilish, the New York musician twists sublime folk and chaotic synths into bewitching new shapes
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