Photography by: Christina Rubalcava, Designed by: Javi Nunez

Glass Spells is a synth-pop band from San Diego, California. The band is comprised of two members, Anthony Ramirez and Tania Costello. Anthony is the instrumentalist of the group, bringing his vast array of skills to the production of their unique sound. Tania is the vocalist, providing the powerful and emotive lyrics and melodies that have become a hallmark of the band. Their music mixes modern synth-pop and retro-inspired sounds, emphasizing dreamy atmosphere and infectious hooks. Together, they have created a sound that is both innovative and nostalgic, gaining them a devoted fan base.

Released July 18, 2024, Crystals continues to carry the synth-driven sounds of its preceding albums. The sounds produced by Anthony on synths in conjunction with Tania’s dreamy yet playful vocals create a contemporary style that has become synonymous with Glass Spells while giving a nod to the freestyle and hi-NRG influences of the 80s.

Since I was born in 1985, I could not grace a nightclub dance floor in Miami when freestyle reigned supreme; however, I have seen movies. The opening track, “Without You,” immediately takes me to the nightclub scene in Scarface at the Babylon Club. The scene displays an 80’s Miami nightclub with a packed dance floor; now, you must replace “She’s on Fire” with “Without You” and notice how it works. From the era, the vibe, the sound, it works.

You can even dub that same dance scene with “Crystals”, “Consequences,” and “Haunting” I mean, they all work. If the " Babylon Club DJ had a copy of Crystals back then, they would have been good to go!

Trust me, I’m a DJ.

Now, notice all the sweet polyester shirts in that scene. Notice all the sweet polyester shirts Anthony wears on stage? Coincidence? Maybe. Anthony’s subtle nod to that particular 80s era? Possibly. Either way, that works, too.

Scarface aside, Glass Spells produces catchy, contemporary synth-pop with nods in all the right directions, as this is very apparent in Crystals. Whether it be the Babylon Club in 1980s Miami or your local 80’s goth club, throw on Crystals, and you will get the bodies moving.

Trust me, I’m a DJ

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Full track listing for Crystals:

Without You

Venom

Glow

Before Dawn

Crystals

Consequences

Hechizos

Haunting

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