Play Artful Officially Released, New Reviews from Broken 8 Records and SongWeb, Calibrating Studio Monitors
It’s official! Play Artful is out there, man.
Equal parts IDM electronica, ambient shimmer, and jazz guitar propulsion, Play Artful has officially released on all streaming platforms today.
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The first of the reviews have also officially arrived:
WeWriteAboutMusic: The Double Headed Seagulls soar with inventive precision on "Play Artful”
There’s also a cinematic quality to the work that embodies Wirth’s film composer background. Each piece feels like a scene in an unfolding dream, full of color and texture, each transition handled with an editor’s sense of pacing. Despite that polish, nothing feels too controlled. The music retains a looseness, a spontaneity that makes every detail feel discovered rather than engineered. You never really know where things are going, especially on “One Pot Screamer”, but collectively the whole record gives off the perfect experience.
Broken 8 Records: “The Double Headed Seagulls Soar with a Splash of Colour on 'Play Artful'“
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. The result is an EP that feels like creative kids scribbling on the walls—messy, colorful, imaginative, and ultimately, delightful.
SongWeb: The Double Headed Seagulls’ ‘Play Artful’ Explores the Boundaries of Imagination
With ‘Play Artful,’ The Double Headed Seagulls mark a fascinating entry into the experimental scene, proving that playfulness and sophistication can coexist beautifully. Dave Wirth uses his filmic instincts to draw us into shifting landscapes—sometimes chaotic, sometimes serene, but always captivating. This is music for the imagination, a reminder that creativity is at its best when boundaries dissolve.
Biography Web: Get Excited For The Double Headed Seagulls’ New EP “Play Artful”
…a beautiful and dreamy sound universe…. In a lively and engrossing way, Play Artful blends art-rock, jazz guitar modulations, lo-fi IDM, and rich ambient synthesizers. It seeks to astound and excite those who hear it. I vouch for this song but, if you don’t believe me, listen for yourself and see how wonderful it is.
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