Observer Drift
Observer Drift | |
|---|---|
| Born | Collin Daniel Ward |
| Origin | Minneapolis, United States |
| Genres | Dream pop, Indie, Shoegaze, Chillwave |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Observer Drift is an American project started in 2011 by musician from Minneapolis Collin Daniel Ward.[1][2] Ward is a young college student and musician who creates music in his basement and bedroom.[3] His debut album Corridors was self-released on January 12, 2012.[4][5] The debut album explores themes such as dreams that people have and memories of young childhood.[6] Fjords, Observer Drift's second release, revolves around themes of growth and change.[7][8] Ward's music is a blend of Dream pop and Shoegaze with atmospheric and electronic elements.[9] In 2012 Ward was named one of Minneapolis' top 10 "Picked to Click" in Minneapolis based City Pages. Ward also has a second music project with his brother, Matthew. They released their self-titled album, Northward, early in 2014, which has been featured on 89.3 The Current.
Discography
- Corridors (2012)
- Fjords (2013)
- Echolocation (2015)
- Nightfall-91 (2018)
- The Outsider (2021)
References
- ↑ Observer Drift Talks Minneapolis, Bandcamp, the Recording Process, and More
- ↑ "BACKWARDS". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ↑ Observer Drift’s Collin Ward on the power of the home studio and the internet
- ↑ Interview with Observer Drift
- ↑ Observer Drift making chill waves with escapist debut
- ↑ Interview with Observer Drift
- ↑ Observer Drift: Fjords
- ↑ Review: Observer Drift - Fjords
- ↑ Observer Drift profile