Crayola Lectern – Disasternoon (2025)
Raised in a musical family, it makes sense that singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chris Anderson would grab onto that passion for music and ride its fiery wave. Anderson recalls: “Mum sang to me as an infant. Grandfather, mum and sister played the piano. My cousins were musical prodigies, so I always felt like I wasn’t particularly talented in comparison but was a different kind of musician…” – and different he certainly is. With a career of notable collaborations, critically acclaimed releases, powerful performances, eclectic experiments, and finding an individuality in the musical trends, Anderson shows a natural talent for composing, creating and discovering sonic journeys. The latest addition to Crayola Lectern’s discography is the single, ‘Disasternoon’.
Unafraid to delve into and celebrate the gritty and glorious sides of reality, Crayola Lectern capture the core of humanity in engaging melodies. The title track from their upcoming EP, ‘Disasternoon’ is a psychedelic exploration of abandonment, loss, vulnerability and fragility. Delicately unpicking the poignant veil of tragedy and isolation, its kaleidoscopic mix of acoustic and electric instrumentation both defines and blurs the line between organic and synthetic.
Produced by Damo Waters, Chris Anderson, and Bic Hayes, the harmonic blend of Damo Waters’ drums, Al Strachan’s interspersed trumpet, and Anderson’s piano, organ, guitars, and bass is a symphonic bubble of sound in which you can become lost. Immersive and intoxicating, ‘Disasternoon’ drags listeners back to the 1970s/1980s realm of psychedelic rock; however, there is a tint of modern-day indie-pop that seems to linger somewhere beneath the melody.
While there is lyricism in ‘Disasternoon’, it is the melody that speaks to one’s heart. Riding an emotional wave, each chord, each note, each slip of sound offers unity, but also a sense of constant individuality. The track might delve into issues of loss and isolation, yet, for some reason, the melody has a celebratory stance, showcasing the intricacies not only in the themes but also in Crayola Lectern’s interpretation of the raw, honest feeling.
In addition to the single, Crayola Lectern released an official music video for ‘Disasternoon’. You can view it below and/or on their YouTube channel. Please note that this video uses lighting effects that can trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised.
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