On Play Artful, The Double Headed Seagulls, the project of award-winning film composer and producer Dave Wirth, it’s quite easy to say he’s achieved something rare. This record feels both like a culmination and a fresh beginning. It’s a collection of four tracks, but the experience stretches post-rock, IDM, and jazz for something extremely original and fresh.

Dave Wirth’s Double-Headed Seagulls EP "Play Artful" blends post‑rock, lo‑fi IDM, jazz guitar and ambient into four vivid tracks — from the yin‑yang synth pop of “Full Oxford” to the inventive title track, the oddball build of “One Pot Screamer,” and the haunting closer “Doss Money.”

“This is no ordinary record. It’s an exercise in turning sound into sketches, tones into brushstrokes, and rhythm into unexpected shapes. Wirth folds together post-rock dynamics, lo-fi electronica, IDM patterns, experimental ambient layers, and the fluidity of jazz guitar to create something vibrant and exploratory.” - Broken 8 Records

“It's a playful, eclectic, and wonderfully textured ode to how old recordings can be manipulated and rearranged to create something completely new. Caught between deft fusions of digital synthesizers, direct-to-interface guitars, and vibrant real-time feedback, it echoes the work of masters like Brian Eno, Radiohead, and Four Tet, creating a world torn between styles. The result is a captivating and whimsical listen, the musical equivalent of a child with a box of crayons, happily drawing on the walls while their parents watch with amused affection.”

Stop waiting for inspiration or the perfect moment. The fastest way to create is to start now, no matter how small. Embrace your creativity and let it flow without hesitation or fear.

Director Maurice Moore challenged composer Dave Wirth to create a score for Finding Solace that could stand alone from the film. Drawing from America's cinematic legacy, Wirth crafted a 65-minute orchestral soundtrack blending drama and horror, using piano and guitar to evoke tension and intensity, achieving a remarkable feat in independent cinema.

Mastery is all about daily practice, even if it’s just for five minutes. Whether you’re playing guitar or writing, it involves committing to a small but meaningful task each day. Ultimately, mastery is about consistently returning and reengaging with your craft.

Embrace the practice of measuring progress backwards. Acknowledge small wins, enhance your happiness, and approach long-term projects with clarity and purpose.

“Play Artful” gives you the opportunity to close your eyes and reconnect with simpler times, where the joys of finding new music you love, the beauty of the sun above, and the potential of every day was as exciting as it has ever been.  We might not be able to physically go back there anymore, but songs like this can transport you.

Play Artful by The Double Headed Seagulls invites listeners on a journey through vibrant lo-fi electronica and jazz guitar chords, showcasing dreamy synths and an energetic playfulness.

Discover how measuring progress backwards can transform your mindset and boost personal growth. Learn to celebrate small wins and enhance productivity. This simple yet effective approach helps you focus on your achievements, build momentum, and feel more fulfilled in your journey.

There are two possible outcomes when asking someone to pay you what you're worth.

There's a deep power in carefully gauging your level of commitment to anything you’ve already said yes to. Often, a "tepid yes" is all it takes to reprioritize your commitments effectively and gain back your time and energy. Doing so can help you avoid burnout and make smarter choices in your personal and professional life.

How an innocent endeavor turned into a nightmare, and how I learned about sunk-cost bias the hard way. This is the story of Sprightly Moans.

On Play Artful, The Double Headed Seagulls, the project of award-winning film composer and producer Dave Wirth, it’s quite easy to say he’s achieved something rare. This record feels both like a culmination and a fresh beginning. It’s a collection of four tracks, but the experience stretches post-rock, IDM, and jazz for something extremely original and fresh.

Dave Wirth’s Double-Headed Seagulls EP "Play Artful" blends post‑rock, lo‑fi IDM, jazz guitar and ambient into four vivid tracks — from the yin‑yang synth pop of “Full Oxford” to the inventive title track, the oddball build of “One Pot Screamer,” and the haunting closer “Doss Money.”

“This is no ordinary record. It’s an exercise in turning sound into sketches, tones into brushstrokes, and rhythm into unexpected shapes. Wirth folds together post-rock dynamics, lo-fi electronica, IDM patterns, experimental ambient layers, and the fluidity of jazz guitar to create something vibrant and exploratory.” - Broken 8 Records

“It's a playful, eclectic, and wonderfully textured ode to how old recordings can be manipulated and rearranged to create something completely new. Caught between deft fusions of digital synthesizers, direct-to-interface guitars, and vibrant real-time feedback, it echoes the work of masters like Brian Eno, Radiohead, and Four Tet, creating a world torn between styles. The result is a captivating and whimsical listen, the musical equivalent of a child with a box of crayons, happily drawing on the walls while their parents watch with amused affection.”

“Play Artful” gives you the opportunity to close your eyes and reconnect with simpler times, where the joys of finding new music you love, the beauty of the sun above, and the potential of every day was as exciting as it has ever been.  We might not be able to physically go back there anymore, but songs like this can transport you.

Through fifteen-plus minutes of saturated ambient textures, Wicked Cities From A Distance disseminates a comprehensive and dynamically intense soundscape on "Lodern", a sprawling single replete with sustained distortions...

Director Maurice Moore challenged composer Dave Wirth to create a score for Finding Solace that could stand alone from the film. Drawing from America's cinematic legacy, Wirth crafted a 65-minute orchestral soundtrack blending drama and horror, using piano and guitar to evoke tension and intensity, achieving a remarkable feat in independent cinema.

Play Artful by The Double Headed Seagulls invites listeners on a journey through vibrant lo-fi electronica and jazz guitar chords, showcasing dreamy synths and an energetic playfulness.

Slowcore Christmas by Grande Valley Auction Incident. I recently stumbled upon a couple of Christmas songs in my back catalog. They’re quite slow and reminiscent of "The Red House Painters," of the most incredible slowcore bands ever.

Archive Volume Three by Grande Valley Auction Incident

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I have a rule. Whenever I'm taking things too seriously, I need to poke fun at myself. And here's the way I'm gonna do that: The latest Grande Valley Auction Incident record, Archive Volume Three! This is a compilation of songs from my last year of graduate school, in 2003…

Lodern (coming from the old German verb “to blaze”) by Wicked Cities From A Distance, is music of transformation. Inspired by the relentless change in the modern era, Lodern invites you to suspend time, enter the liminal space, and exit a little wiser.