Over The Atlantic is the collaborative entity of New Zealand musicians Nik Brinkman and Bevan Smith. It began as a solo-project of songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Brinkman, before Smith, who has previously performed under the Aspen, Signer, and Skallander monikers was invited on board to assist with production.
They play graceful dream-pop... the kind where you can close your eyes and melt into your surroundings. It's subtle, yet engaging - a soothing blend of instrumental storytelling that gently strokes the heartstrings. The latest single 'Drama' sounds like a slow dance at an early 80's high school prom. It took me literally 8 seconds before I knew I loved it... The retro synth bells and lethargic vocals are so hypnotic that that one has to suspect the use of subliminal messages embedded within the recording. When you play 'Drama' in reverse I would not be surprised to hear the devil groan - "This is your new favourite song."
Over The Atlantic - Drama
Over The Atlantic are signed to international label 'Carpark Records' (Beach House, Toro Y Moi) and New Zealand label 'A Low Hum' (Diasteradio, Mount Pleasant), through which they have successfully released two albums - 'Junica' in 2006, and 'Dimensions' in 2008. You can purchase all or any of their tracks here.
Over The Atlantic - Celia
