Obligatory Refractions is duo of Sloan Simpson (Sloan Brothers), Robert Schneider (The Apples In Stereo); Next Sloan Brothers album in production now.

Obligatory Refractions is new duo of Sloan Simpson (Sloan Brothers), Robert Schneider (Elephant 6 / The Apples In Stereo); Next Sloan Brothers album in production.   Four-song EP features two songs from pair’s new project, plus two from Simpson’s critically-praised Sloan Brothers. First pressing sold-out, red vinyl still available.   +++

Sloan Simpson as photographed by Sean Dunn   +++   Obligatory Refractions | “Stranger In My Head”

[STREAM]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S0yOUhAs6o   +++    “‘Stranger In My Head’ is the first song finished by my new songwriting collaboration with Robert Schneider,” explains Sloan Simpson of Sloan Brothers. The song is one of four on a newly-released split EP via Chunklet Industries that combines two new Sloan Brothers tunes with two songs by Obligatory Refractions, Simpson’s new project with Schneider, who is best known as the leader of The Apples In Stereo and co-founder of the Elephant 6 Recording Co.   An initial clear vinyl pressing of the EP is now sold out and a limited red vinyl pressing has just been made available. The songs are also available on all streaming services.  Meanwhile, Simpson is in production on the next Sloan Brothers album (working title Sloan Brothers II, of course.) He explains, “I have been writing it since before the release of (the debut Sloan Brothers album) System Update. Some songs have been written, some guests have already contributed. My hope is to write and record an excess of music and then choose my favorites for release.”     +++   Sloan Brothers / Obligatory Refractions Split EP (Chunklet Industries) Out Now

Track Listing:   01. Girl From The Internet (Sloan Brothers) 02. 48M (Sloan Brothers) (VIDEO) 03. Robert’s Psychotropic Teatime (Obligatory Refractions) 04. Stranger In My Head (Obligatory Refractions) (VIDEO)   +++   Also Now Available | Sloan Brothers | System Update

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“Spirit of adventure is evident... and is one of its finest qualities.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution   “Simpson’s compositional ear is crafted by his expansive tastes.” — Flagpole Magazine   “Begs to be played on repeat.” — Glide Magazine   “Infectiously fuzzy pop.” — Treble   “A musical force of nature.” — Athens Music Junkie   “Beautiful... Pleasant, sunny and energetic!” — Indie For Bunnies   “Challenging psychedelic music.” — Last Day Deaf   “Hits perfectly.” — Closed Captioned   “Simpson may not covet the spotlight, but he sure knows how to share it.” — Immersive Atlanta +++   Sloan Brothers System Update (Science Project Records) Out Now

Track Listing:   01. System Update (REMIX) 02. Cleopatra Echo (STREAM) 03. Cryin’ Shame 04. Anxiety (STREAM) 05. Songs Like This (STREAM) 06. Love You So Good (STREAM | VIDEO) 07. So Good (Reprise) 08. Amplified 09. Coffee Black 10. Into My Mind 11. Mirrorball 12. Smile Down On Me   +++