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Craft Spells is the project of Kristen Atwell, weaving indie rock, indie pop, and dream pop with a nostalgic 1980s synth sheen. Emerging on Captured Tracks, the duo-level project (with production credits and features) has carved out a space in the modern dream pop scene through lush melodies, hazy guitars, and polished electronic textures. This page offers a concise biography, a look at the discography, and details on upcoming live activity for fans in North America and Europe.

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Biography
Craft Spells began as a studio-based project led by Kristen University? (the artist behind the project), blending intimate songwriting with a glossy, retro-future aesthetic. The music sits at the crossroads of indie rock, indie pop, dream pop, and synthpop, drawing on 1980s production textures while maintaining a contemporary, melodic core. The project released two full-length albums on Captured Tracks: Nidle Labor and Nausea (note: the correct titles are Idle Labor and Nausea). The work earned critical attention from Pitchfork, with Idle Labor receiving favorable notices for its songwriting and atmosphere.

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Discography Highlights
Full-length albums (most recent first):
• Nausea (2014) — Captured Tracks
• Idle Labor (2011) — Captured Tracks
Other releases include the Gallery EP (2012) and Midnight Render (Nausea Rebuild) (2016). These records showcase the evolving blend of moody synths, jangly guitars, and ethereal vocals that define Craft Spells.

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Tour History
Craft Spells has toured extensively across North America and Europe during 2014–2015, delivering intimate performances that highlight the band’s lush arrangements and nostalgic textures. The most recent publicly documented tours occurred in 2014–2015, with performances that connected fans to the dream pop lineage and the band’s refined live sound.

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Quick Facts About Craft Spells

  • Studio albums: Idle Labor (2011) and Nausea (2014) on Captured Tracks.
  • Genre/style: indie rock / indie pop / dream pop / synthpop with 1980s influence.
  • Complete albums (most recent first): Nausea (2014), Idle Labor (2011).
  • Other releases: Gallery EP (2012) and Midnight Render (Nausea Rebuild) (2016).
  • Notable press: Idle Labor and Nausea received review coverage from Pitchfork; Idle Labor scored favorable notices.
  • Tour history: Extensive North American and European touring in 2014–2015; last publicly documented tours were in 2014–2015.

The records

Craft Spells Discography

  • Nausea
    2014 · Captured Tracks
  • Idle Labor
    2011 · Captured Tracks

The hits

Top Craft Spells Songs

  • Our Park by Night
    2015 · Did not chart
  • Breaking the Angle Against the Tide
    2014 · Did not chart
  • After the Moment
    2011 · Did not chart
  • Party Talk
    2010 · Did not chart

Biography
Craft Spells began as a studio-based project led by Kristen University? (the artist behind the project), blending intimate songwriting with a glossy, retro-future aesthetic. The music sits at the crossroads of indie rock, indie pop, dream pop, and synthpop, drawing on 1980s production textures while maintaining a contemporary, melodic core. The project released two full-length albums on Captured Tracks: Nidle Labor and Nausea (note: the correct titles are Idle Labor and Nausea). The work earned critical attention from Pitchfork, with Idle Labor receiving favorable notices for its songwriting and atmosphere.

Discography Highlights
Full-length albums (most recent first):
• Nausea (2014) — Captured Tracks
• Idle Labor (2011) — Captured Tracks
Other releases include the Gallery EP (2012) and Midnight Render (Nausea Rebuild) (2016). These records showcase the evolving blend of moody synths, jangly guitars, and ethereal vocals that define Craft Spells.

Tour History
Craft Spells has toured extensively across North America and Europe during 2014–2015, delivering intimate performances that highlight the band’s lush arrangements and nostalgic textures. The most recent publicly documented tours occurred in 2014–2015, with performances that connected fans to the dream pop lineage and the band’s refined live sound.

Socials & Official Resources
Official site: craftspells.com
Twitter: @craft_spells
Facebook: Craft Spells
Instagram: Craft Spells on Instagram
SoundCloud: Craft Spells on SoundCloud

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