By: Staff
Plasma Chasms' latest single, "Already Waiting," showcases the band's remarkable ability to craft a captivating rock orchestra sound that conveys a profound, introspective message. The music is infused with cosmic essences, transporting listeners on an otherworldly mental journey into the future of sound. This track solidifies Plasma Chasms' status as pioneering innovators within their craft. The standout feature of "Already Waiting" is the powerful and unique vocal performance. American vocalist Adrian Guerrero delivers a whispery yet impactful delivery that perfectly complements the musical arrangement. Meanwhile, Australian singer Jane Drewett's equally beautiful, melodic, and emotionally charged vocals similarly dominate the track, creating a synergistic pairing akin to well-matched wines and cheeses, resulting in a distinct and powerful end result. The cosmic pop styling of "Already Waiting" evokes positive, uplifting feelings while allowing listeners to absorb the deep message of the song. The track prompts reflection on how we sometimes deny reality, highlighting the power of our minds to create false realities that leave us feeling empty and disconnected from moments of true happiness. The innovative musical arrangement of "Already Waiting" is in a class of its own. The melody and tempo move in sync with the vocals and our thoughts, much like a boat gently riding the undulating waves. The constants mix with the unknowns, providing comfort while avoiding monotony. The engineering and production team faced the challenge of creating a clean, clear track while still delivering a hint of cloudiness and starry sensations, which they have successfully accomplished.
About the band:
“Plasma Chasms formed in 2020, releasing their debut Self-titled EP in 2022. Composed of Australian Jane Drewett and American Adrian Guerrero, Plasma Chasms formed in Los Angeles and began recording their blend of psychedelic rock. They have been described as an Indie-Australian meets a strong So-Cal vibe. A psychedelic journey that veers from classic indie-pop with a retro, gritty, and rhythmic garage tone twist swimming with psychedelic vibes.”
Artist Quote:
“Already waiting is capturing the moments when you’re in love and you just want to shout it from the rooftops, and then we get these little moments where we connect with the person and our words fail, we feel our vulnerability. We spend all this time dreaming of these moments in our head and then they catch us unprepared and we are tooscared to speak out loud for fear we might lose what we have. We’re addicted in some ways to the excitement of love but at the same time fear of expression. Fear we will shatter our own dreams but.. In those moments. You have to take the risk. Carpe Diem.”
You can find Plasma Chasms' latest single, "Already Waiting," on any major platform. See below for links to take you straight to some of the profiles. Make sure to playlist, stream, and share this song!
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We caught up with this exciting and emerging artist for “The Cage” Music Blog to talk about music and learn more about them.
Here’s how it went:
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How did you form? Please tell us the band members' names, roles, and relevant instruments.
(Adrian): Hey there. I’m Adrian Guerrero. I’m one half of this party. I contribute to guitars, bass, drums, lead and backing vocals and assorted sounds.
(Jane): I’m Jane Drewett. On the other side, I’m mostly developing the keys and synth parts, guitar sometimes, Vocals and various sound fx.
Where do you create your music, i.e., in a home recording studio or with a producer? How do you finalize your finished work, i.e., self-mixed/mastered or another source?
(A): Home studio. I record most of my ideas and spur of the moment inspirations for later use. We comb through them and choose the sounds that speak to us the most. We build it from there. All production is done by us including the mixing and mastering.
(J): We built a studio, mentored under some mixing and mastering engineers in the industry for the past year and a half - while developing the album. Ideally I would love for Dave Fridmann to mix the album but instead wanted to be able to bring the sounds I hear to life.
What was the most challenging part of bringing this project to life, from the initial idea to the final recording?
(A): TIme and Life. We had so many family situations pop up between us that it really took a large amount of time away from the production.
(J): There were a lot of setbacks, equipment issues - with a hum. Computer issues, software issues. Being dependent on technology was the biggest setback. The art came freely. We originally headed into this album wanting to use as much of the analog recording methods as possible to capture the nostalgia of the retro sound but we very quickly realized that with analog equipment comes big expenses and repairs while digitally, the technology has for the most part captured the same sound so closely that you cannot tell the difference. I can use all the sounds in the world digitally on any type of synth, while getting all of them in analogue form would be more than I could afford.
Is any part of your music's message or your personal purpose you feel fans should know more about? If so, what is that element, and why is it so important to you?
(J): Consciousness is incredibly fascinating to me. The nature of reality. I believe you can imbue sound with emotion. Through music you can convey a feeling, share an experience. We wanted to create more than just a song but use music as an experience and through that explore the vast range of human emotion. Explore the 2 sides of relationships, misunderstandings, miscommunication. Explore connection with each other and that we are all the same, as far as being complex, emotional creatures that often don’t know how to communicate with each other.
(A): Expansion of the mind. I strongly believe expansion of the mind is medicine for the soul. Always taking on new information and reassessing old thought patterns is integral to growth. Staying in the same frame of mind leads to stunted growth. It becomes easier to buy into the matrix.
What part of the music-making process is the most stressful, i.e., the creation, the actual release date, etc.?
(J): I think once you have a deadline in place stress starts to creep in, suddenly everything is very real. Any setbacks force you to hear the clock ticking in the background. A lot of the creative part of the process for us also exists in the mixing stage which is one of my favorite parts of the process but it also is close to the end so there is some pressure in the back of your mind.
(A): The tracking and finding that a software update installed the night before and wiped out your plugins. With tracking you may throw out your voice or be spent after a day of intense tracking. Which means recovery time and that takes time away from the process moving forward. With the update it’s pretty self explanatory. You spend the rest of the day emailing support or doing your best IT tech impression in an attempt to restore the damn thing.
If there was one thing you could change about the music industry, what would it be?
(J): Everyone loves music, everyone has a favorite song. A soundtrack to their life, but I really do wish there was more united support for it as an industry. It’s an expensive and time consuming hobby. I would really love to see greater support in seeing bands live and being happy to pay for it. I would love it if it was more achievable to make music for a living, this is coming from an artist but I also don’t want to see the artform be lost in any way to AI.
(A):How artists are paid or rather not paid. Seems like there needs to be a standard for streaming. If radio play pays out (who have less listeners), why shouldn't streaming services?
Where do you see your sound and artistry heading in the future? Are there any exciting new directions you're exploring?
(J): I would love to work on the next album and explore having a full film or animation to go along with it.
(A): Oh yes. We’ve at least got the next two planned. There’s a concept we’ve been talking about since the first waves of Chrysalis started taking shape. We don't see this coming to life until the 3rd record but it’s a really exciting idea we’re looking forward to creating. For the next one. I’m not certain if it will be as conceptual as Chrysalis.
Tell us about the last time you performed. Where was the show, and what was your experience like?
(A): This was recently at the International Pop Overthrow Festival in Los Angeles. It was a blast. I always enjoy performing and seeing people enjoy the tunes. We played a few songs off Chrysalis that we haven’t played or shown. It was a great experience.
(J): IPO travels the world and we are hoping to make it out to Liverpool next year to join them at the Cavern Club, fingers crossed. IPO is great, it goes for about a week at a local bar in LA - which is like the inside of a sunken Pirate ship, which is a great atmosphere. So many great local bands play.
Was there ever a time when you emotionally felt, “I can’t do this anymore”? Can you tell us why this happened and how you found the strength to continue?
(A): I did, actually. I spent a few years not touching anything musical when I decided to give it up and get a “real” job. Along the way I came to realize I’m an artist, I can’t just give it up like a habit. It’s a part of my soul. So I picked it up again. I had no expectation other than to write some cool songs and do it for myself, for my happiness. Releasing my art as I pleased. The authentic me.
(J): We met at the time Adrian wasn’t making any music, but we had really similar tastes in music appreciation. We shared some song ideas back and forth, musical challenges and kind of started testing the waters on making music. Our first demos we were really making the songs separately and tossing ideas back and forth and then the EP we came together to collaborate a little on each others tracks. The upcoming album Chrysalis was a complete blending.
What is your favorite song to cover?
(A): I’ve always enjoyed playing “Come Together”.
(J): Ooh, a difficult question.. some Bowie. It’s hard to cover music royalty, you can never do it justice.
What is your favorite quote?
(J): “ The highest goal of music is to connect one’s soul to their divine nature, not entertainment.” - Pythagoras
(A): “There’s no place you can be that isn’t where you are meant to be.”- John Lennon
If you could go on any late-night talk show, which would it be? And based on present life, what would be the topic of discussion?
(J): Conan. In a heartbeat. Definitely interesting stories. I recently went to the races near where I live and they were hosting Corgi races. Not professional dog racing but as in you can take your pet dog there, if its a Corgi and put it in a race. It was hilarious and awesome. Very cute.
(A): That would also be my choice. I’ll go a totally different path and say SNL.That’s the same stage some greats have played. Topics of discussion? Until it’s an afterthought, human rights and forward progression as a collective consciousness. We are at the crossroads of the future. How are we going to move forward? This affects all of us and the ones that come after us. We really need to cut the crap and get our shit together. No more of this bickering and fighting. We need to grow up and fast.
Taylor Swift has many breakup-based songs. How do you feel about writing one based on an ex?
(A): Ah, so this is how I die? Death by swifties. Haha. I’ve never been high on it. I like using the experience to create a song that everyone can relate to. Non-specific really. Writing a song specific to that person almost memorializes them, even talking shit feels less like moving forward and more like you aren’t really over it. If you have moved on, and don't care, why dwell on it? When you realize how special and precious creating a song is, why would you waste it on someone like an X? Seems to me they are the least likely person you’d want to share something good you’ve created with. The experience though is universally felt and is incredibly relatable. No reason to put hate out into the universe.
(J): When you write music, when you draw it from wherever art comes from, our experiences, our loves and our loss are blended with it when we express it. This is a given. If it gets a little too specific on whom and the details then that’s a bit of an overshare and there’s two sides to everything, so a little unfair on the human side of it. The audience wants to bring their own experience to a song. It’s nice if a song can be general enough that the audience can relate to, that’s therapeutic.
When you reach the stage where you have the admiration and respect of other world-known artists, what band or artist would you love to call and say, “Let’s go on tour together”?
(A): Tame Impala or King Gizzard. Indulgent, Paul McCartney or either of the remaining members of Rush.
(J): Also Pond or Gum.
We have experienced many people performing acts of selflessness each day. Once your artistry has reached far and wide, how will you use that more powerful voice to positively impact our world?
(A): One of my altruistic dreams is to bring arts to the young. Too many schools or states have eliminated the arts due to budgets or ignorant ideology. Art isn’t one of those “nice to have things”. It’s medicine for the soul. it's an expression of the spiritual into the earthly consciousness. I would open art houses across the world, to teach and nurture those who aren't born from wealth and have gifts immeasurable. Not everyone gets the same chances, sadly, I’d like to level that playing field.
(J): I would love to see more girls get involved in rock music. Also that we are all one people, despite all the differences people would happily divide us over, we are all the same on the inside, we all deserve respect and body autonomy - it is insane that this is a hot topic in 2024. Even our little animal sentient beings deserve to be respected in their own right.
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