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Craft Spells is an indie rock and dream pop band formed in 2009 in Stockton, California, by Justin Vallesteros. They have released two studio albums, *Idle Labor* and *Nausea*, and continue to be active in the music scene.
“craft spells pls come back i miss u”
“em 2018 quando eu conheci eles pensava que logo logo ia sair um álbum novo e agora já fazem 10 anos do último álbum. MDS por favor, voltem!”
“please come back guys”
“when will they return”
“idle labor is so good”
“Ahh los extraño mucho :(”
Craft Spells has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 10 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including released two studio albums.
Craft Spells works in indie rock, dream pop originating from United States (California). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Craft Spells has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader indie rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
Craft Spells has approximately 33 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 6K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.
Fans of Craft Spells often also enjoy Real Estate, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Alvvays, Beach Fossils, The Drums. These artists share common ground in the indie rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Craft Spells's approach to indie rock, these artists offer similar qualities.
With a Gap Score of 10/100, Craft Spells's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 33 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.