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A Beacon School
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- Oct 12, 2023
17:28 PMA Beacon School is the dream pop project of New York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith. The songs on releases such as his full-length debut, Cola, alternate between uptempo, jangly pop nuggets, lush shoegaze and intricately-arranged electronic soundscapes. Smith began making music as A Beacon School in 2009. A home-recorded demo single was released in 2011, and a self-titled EP by a full-band lineup appeared near the end of 2012. Smith notably played with bands such as Modern Rivals and Bluffing, and currently works with Parquet Courts' Max Savage as part of Maxband. tinyurl.com
Kevin Cole - Oct 10, 2023
17:50 PMA Beacon School is the solo dream pop project of New York-based indie singer/songwriter Patrick J. Smith. Smith began recording under the moniker in 2009. The new album, "yoyo," is out Oct. 13. abeaconschool.bandcamp.com - Oct 3, 2023
7:38 AMA Beacon School is the solo dream pop project of indie singer/songwriter Patrick J. Smith. Smith began recording under the moniker in 2009. The new album, "yoyo," is out Oct. 13. abeaconschool.bandcamp.com - Sep 26, 2023
15:09 PMNew York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith has made music as A Beacon School since 2009. The new album, "yoyo," is out Oct. 13. abeaconschool.bandcamp.com - Sep 25, 2023
8:55 AMA Beacon School is the solo dream pop project of indie singer/songwriter Patrick J. Smith. Smith began recording under the moniker in 2009, releasing a self titled EP in 2012. In the years since, Smith has also played with other indie outfits like Modern Rivals, Bluffing, and Maxband, the side project from Parquet Courts’ Max Savage. Smith confides, "On 'KITM' ('Keep It To Myself' abbreviated), I'm very much talking to myself, voicing my frustrations with how long it takes me to do anything. I have all these plans and ideas and frustrations, but never act on them. It’s kind of a pep talk to say, 'Hurry up and do something!'" tinyurl.com - Sep 21, 2023
16:17 PMA Beacon School is the solo dream pop project of indie singer/songwriter Patrick J. Smith. Smith began recording under the moniker in 2009, releasing a self titled EP in 2012. In the years since, Smith has also played with other indie outfits like Modern Rivals, Bluffing, and Maxband, the side project from Parquet Courts’ Max Savage. Smith confides, "On 'KITM' ('Keep It To Myself' abbreviated), I'm very much talking to myself, voicing my frustrations with how long it takes me to do anything. I have all these plans and ideas and frustrations, but never act on them. It’s kind of a pep talk to say, 'Hurry up and do something!'" tinyurl.com - Sep 19, 2023
17:24 PMNew York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith has made music as A Beacon School since 2009. The new album, "yoyo," is out Oct. 13. abeaconschool.bandcamp.com - Sep 12, 2023
8:12 AMNew York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith has made music as A Beacon School since 2009. The new album, "yoyo," is out Oct. 13. abeaconschool.bandcamp.com - Sep 6, 2023
22:35 PMNew York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith has made music as A Beacon School since 2009. The new album, "yoyo," is out Oct. 13. abeaconschool.bandcamp.com - Sep 5, 2023
16:27 PMNew York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith has made music as A Beacon School since 2009. The new album, "yoyo," is out Oct. 13. abeaconschool.bandcamp.com
