“There’s a fundamental soulfulness to the music, powered by Jessica’s languid vocals and the mellow instrumentals that create a relaxing soundscape for the listener to get lost in.”
NOTION Magazine
“While the production is gorgeous there’s also a refinement to their songwriting, with those contoured edges applying a fresh intensity to the work.”
CLASH Magazine
“While creating their otherworldly music, Karmacoda prioritise their lead singer Jessica Ford’s stunning vocals and the sophisticated production style.”
Hotpress
“Feelings and lived experiences are united in a song where smooth piano and jazz-infused notes meet.”
METAL Magazine
“[‘Try At Me’] is yet another showcase of the three-piece band’s elusive and sophisticated genre-bending musicality that has seen them rack up several accolades and an impressive discography.”
EARMILK
The soulful San Fransiscan outfit KARMACODA shared a captivating new single, ‘Dreaming’, on June 7th, 2024 via Sola Musa Music. The track is lifted off their upcoming album, You and I, slated for release on July 26th, 2024. KARMACODA comprises Jessica Ford (vocals), Brett Crockett aka B. (vocals and producer), and Japanese-American multi-instrumentalist Eric Matsuno (bass and unique elements). With an extensive discography and numerous awards, the trio has explored electronica, chill, trip-hop, R&B, rock, and dream pop in their two-decade career. Ever-evading genre constraints, KARMACODA’s evolving sound now blends soulful R&B and jazz lounge, drawing comparisons to powerful artists like Adele, Lana Del Rey and Massive Attack.
KARMACODA has seen support from esteemed online publications such as CLASH Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, NOTION Mag, Earmilk, Magnetic Mag, Hotpress, and METAL Magazine to name but a few. On radio, their music has received airplay on NPR Music and Irish National radioRTÉ 2XM. Having been placed in several film and TV scores, the three-piece band has won several awards including the Hermes Creative Awards (Platinum) for the ‘Lo-Fi Girl’ video and ‘Make Me The One’ video which also earned one Unglued Music Video (Gold) and three Davey Awards for Video Entertainment, Best Use of Music and Art Direction (all Silver).
‘Dreaming’ is a duet that oozes with soulful romance. Atmospheric synths, lush yet minimal R&B percussion and soulful chords enchant the listener as Jessica and B. croon, gently yet passionately, steering the sonic experience through a dreamy voyage into love.
Jessica revealed: “I wrote the lyrics and melodies to B.’s track, and a duet just flowed out of me. I could hear his amazing voice walking us through, where everything you see, smell, or hear reminds you of that special someone… It’s walking us through places and times that were special and memorable. The different places love happens and memories are made… that are brought to the surface of your mind when you are put back in that similar situation. Even the flicker of candlelight… I’m dreaming of you. When you are taken back to that time, that emotion… where all you can think about is… it was so good.. ‘I’m Dreaming of You.’ You can see the images in your mind of the story unfolding, I love songs like that.”
LISTEN: Karmacoda – ‘Dreaming’
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