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Craft Spells

Indie rock / Dream pop·Music·emerging·United States
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Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
33
YT SUBS
6K
CHAMPIONS
0

Craft Spells is an American indie rock/dream pop project formed in late 2009 in Stockton, California, as the solo vision of Justin Vallesteros before expanding into a touring band. The project released three works via Captured Tracks—Idle Labor (2011), the Gallery EP (2012), and Nausea (2014)—earning positive-leaning praise for its early releases and more mixed reception for its final album.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (6)▼
  • •Released two studio albums
  • •Signed with indie label Captured Tracks
  • •Notable presence on streaming platforms
  • •Released two albums: 'Idle Labor' and 'Nausea'
  • •Released three projects (Idle Labor, Gallery EP, Nausea) on notable indie label Captured Tracks
  • •Received critical coverage from outlets including Consequence, Interview Magazine, and various music blogs
WHAT FANS SAY (7)▼

“craft spells pls come back i miss u”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“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!”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“please come back guys”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“when will they return”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“idle labor is so good”

Last.fm user · lastfm

“Ahh los extraño mucho :(”

Last.fm user · lastfm
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Q:Is Craft Spells underrated?

Craft Spells has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 10 out of 100. they have notable achievements including released two studio albums.

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 "emerging" 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 33 monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 6K YouTube subscribers. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Craft Spells?

Fans of Craft Spells often also enjoy Beach Fossils, Washed Out, Wild Nothing, Real Estate, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart. 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 / dream pop, these artists offer similar qualities.

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 (emerging). 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.