crushed release debut album 'no scope' via Ghostly International + share new music video

CRUSHED RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM SHARE MUSIC VIDEO FOR "EXO" NO SCOPE OUT NOW VIA GHOSTLY INTERNATIONAL

crushed by Ben Rayner no scope https://ghostly.lnk.to/crushed-no-scope “exo”  WATCH: https://youtu.be/ZD2NtxhfxjY What the press is saying about crushed: "sexy, woozy, familiar yet alive with fresh possibility" Pitchfork “devises tracks that can shift from lo-fi diffidence to arena-scale immensity in an instant” The New York Times "destined to give dream pop a fresh new face" Alternative Press "A Portishead for a nostalgia-pilled generation" NPR “A euphoric re-imagining of 90s dream pop” The Line of Best Fit (September 26, 2025) - crushed release their anticipated debut album no scope via Ghostly International. The full-length project from duo Bre Morell and Shaun Durkan includes the previously shared singles “oneshot,” “cwtch,” “starburn,” and “exo,” which arrives with a video directed by Luke Orlando today. no scope embodies Morell and Durkan’s trust in one another and in their craft. A "no scope" kill in video game lexicon is achieved by shooting a sniper rifle at close range without scoping in on your target, an apt metaphor for two artists following their pop impulses, shooting from the hip with precision. On the triumphant no scope, crushed take life's best shots with their strongest work, wielding melodic, open-hearted hooks through a maze of breakbeats and spliced sound design with unprecedented immediacy and clarity. crushed recently sat with Paste Magazine for their Best of What’s Next series where the duo divulged their formation, shared love for video games, their creative styles and so much more. Read the full piece HERE.  Speaking about creating the music video for “exo,” crushed share, “Collaborating with Luke and his team on “starburn” was such a dream that we couldn’t wait to work together again on “exo.” He’s once again injected new meaning into the song, and we’re so grateful to be building these worlds alongside such a gifted artist and friend who so seamlessly shares our vision.” Recording out of various homes, not fixed to any single location (Morell from Texas, now based in Los Angeles, and Durkan in Portland, Oregon), crushed write the songs they want to hear, tuning from shared taste for trip-hop, Britpop, electronica, and the canon of '90s alt radio, a desire for emotionality, and an instinct for when it sounds right and honest; when it means something real to them.  no scope follows extra life, the 2023 EP and debut collaboration between Morell, who also fronts the band Temple of Angels (Run For Cover Records), and Durkan, who has produced for others (Topographies, Young Prisms) following the 2010s run of his former band Weekend (Slumberland Records). Their first batch of songs together saw a groundswell of support, finding early fans in Pitchfork, NPR, and Ghostly International, who signed the band and gave extra life a wider physical release in 2024. extra life is home to the tracks “waterlily,” which received a remix from Real Lies, and “milksugar,” which received a remix from DJ Python last year. crushed capped the year with their first-ever shows in the UK, and tested new material and live arrangements in early 2025 as the album was finalized. Written throughout the slow-simmering breakout, no scope finds the band driven to refocus, refine, and level up, to deliver on extra life's promise. Morell and Durkan started songs remotely, then alternated sessions between their living spaces and co-producer/mixer Jorge Elbrecht's house, a first for them after exclusively self-producing. Elbrecht brought his accomplished ear for melody and structure (credits include Japanese Breakfast, Hatchie, and Weyes Blood), helping them narrow down dozens of demos. More a culmination than a debut, no scope feels refreshingly unguarded and fine-tuned, a modern work from two artists coursing the crosshairs of life in real-time. crushed are currently on the road with Cafuné on their North American tour for a run of 19 shows with performances in Washington, D.C., Montreal, Chicago, Denver, Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, Brooklyn, and more. Tickets are available HERE.  Check out no scope above, see full upcoming live dates and album details below and stay tuned for more from crushed coming soon.  Upcoming Live Dates * = supporting Cafuné 9/26 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall*   9/27 – Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon*   9/30 – Denver, CO @ Globe Hall*  10/2 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge*   10/5 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios*   10/6 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile @ Madame Lou's*   10/8 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club*   10/10 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom*   10/12 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge*   10/14 – Dallas, TX @ Cambridge Room @ House of Blues Dallas*   10/15 – Austin, TX @ The Parish*   10/17 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade - Hell*   10/18 – Carrboro, NC @ Back Room @ Cat’s Cradle*   10/22 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg*