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Craft Spells

indie rock/dream pop·Music·indie·United States
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QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
183K
CHAMPIONS
0

Craft Spells is an American indie rock/dream pop band formed in late 2009 by Justin Vallesteros. The band has released two studio albums: Idle Labor (2011) and Nausea (2014) on Captured Tracks.

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Q:Is Craft Spells underrated?

Craft Spells has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 10 out of 100. Their current fame level is "indie" which our analysis suggests does not reflect their artistic quality.

Q:What genre is Craft Spells?

Craft Spells works in indie rock/dream pop originating from United States (Stockton, 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.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Craft Spells have?

Craft Spells has approximately 183K monthly listeners on Spotify. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Why isn't Craft Spells more famous?

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; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms.

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