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Chanel Beads shares eclectic collection ‘Eternal Music’, an exclusive playlist to accompany The Cover
Chanel Beads, the rising New York band featured in NME's latest instalment of The Cover, have released an exclusive playlist called "Eternal Music" to accompany their profile piece. The release forms part of NME's weekly series spotlighting emerging musical talent, with the accompanying feature written by Priya Elan and photographed by Eve Alpert, offering fans additional context and mood alongside the interview.
The eclectic playlist draws on an unusually broad range of influences, including tracks by film director Hal Hartley, Puerto Rican rapper Don Omar and Scottish rock band Cocteau Twins, reflecting the band's own genre-blending sound often described as a mix of new age, new wave and psychedelia. It is available to stream in full on Spotify and Apple Music. Chanel Beads, known for albums "Your Day Will Come" and breakout single "Ef", have attracted admirers including Billie Eilish, Lorde and Frank Ocean.
In short
- Chanel Beads shared an exclusive "Eternal Music" playlist for NME's The Cover
- Playlist features Hal Hartley, Don Omar and Cocteau Twins among others
- Accompanies NME's weekly profile of the eclectic New York band
Explained simply
Chanel Beads are a rising New York band whose sound draws on new age, new wave and psychedelia. They have released albums including "Your Day Will Come" and achieved recognition through their single "Ef", attracting admiration from major artists such as Billie Eilish, Lorde and Frank Ocean.
The Cover is a weekly NME series spotlighting emerging musicians through in-depth profiles. Each feature includes interviews, photography and supporting materials designed to introduce audiences to artists gaining traction in the music industry.
Musicians often release curated playlists alongside major features to share their influences and provide context for their artistic vision. Such companion pieces help audiences understand the musical landscape that informs an emerging artist's sound.
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