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Chillin with Lovespirals 100th Episode: Without You & Band Anniversaries

Anji and Ryan are back with another jam-packed episode celebratting not only their brand new single, “Without You,” but also several band anniversaries! The duo’s 100th episode in the 20th year since its inception being one of the biggies. Lovespirals talk about the making of their new single, sharing behind the scenes stories of it’s inspiration, creation, and promotion, read and respond to listener comments, discuss their various anniversary milestones, and even get into how Ryan’s recording setup and process have evolved over the years.

You can subscribe to Chillin’ with Lovespirals on just about any podcast app like Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, and JioSaavn. Or just listen to Chillin’ with Lovespirals: 100 in the player below!

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Lovespirals Without You Single & Video

Lovespirals’ “Without You” is a lush, soul-baring ballad that blends Ryan and Anji Lum’s signature dream pop core with classic neo-soul vibes featuring acoustic and electric piano, emotive strings and understatedly expressive guitar work. Weaving effortlessly through the instrumentation, Anji’s vocals are a captivating blend of rich, soulful natural low tones and shimmering high harmonies, delivering warmth and delicate vulnerability.

Though released under the revived Love Spirals Downwards moniker, “Without You” feels like a heartfelt return to form for Lovespirals, echoing the warm, soulful textures that defined their 2000s-era chillout sound. The release coincides with the 20th anniversary of Free & Easy (2005), the album that first crystallized the Lums’ seamless fusion of dream pop, soul, and downtempo elegance. Its sonic lineage extends through the bittersweet R&B feel of “Life Goes On” (2018) and “Why Not Today” (2023), as well as the duo’s forays into jazzy downtempo and electronica on Anji Bee’s 2013 album, Love Me Leave Me.

A beautiful new lyrics visualizer video is now available on YouTube featuring photography by Ryan and editing by Anji.

“Without You” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and other streaming platforms under the original band name, Love Spirals Downwards, as well as on Bandcamp under both LSD and Lovespirals.

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals 99: Anymore

Ryan and Anji return with a new episode of the band podcast that’s positively jam packed with news — from their new single “Nothing Even Matters Anymore,” to a new LSD remix of Blue Ringed Baby + Kami feat Bbsani, to a special eco-vinyl release of ‘Flux,’ the duo cover it all– and more! You can check out Chillin’ with Lovespirals Episode 99 in either video format via YouTube or in audio format from the podcast service of your choice.

You can subscribe to Chillin’ with Lovespirals on just about any podcast app like Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, and JioSaavn. Or just listen to Chillin’ with Lovespirals 99 in the player below!

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Lovespirals Nothing Even Matters Anymore Single & Video

Lovespirals dropped their latest single a week early exclusively for Bandcamp Friday, but the official release date is today, September 12th, on all streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music.

A haunting blend of gothic-tinged dream pop and atmospheric chill, “Nothing Even Matters Anymore” moves from hushed resignation to soaring catharsis. Anji’s luminous vocal harmonies and Ryan’s ethereal guitar weave a melancholic sound ideal for late-night reflection.

A lyric visualizer video was simultaneously launched on YouTube featuring photography by Ryan and editing by Anji.

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals 98: Glittering

Anji and Ryan return to discuss the new Lovespirals single, “Glittering,” sharing listener comments and behind the scenes stories about its creation, release, and promotions. They also talk about some improvements Ryan made to his custom telecaster, and get into the guitar sounds he used on “Glittering” including using Anji’s Big Muff Pi pedal. Additional news was shared, as well, so check it out for all the latest from Lovespirals!

You can subscribe to Chillin’ with Lovespirals on just about any podcast app like Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, and JioSaavn. Or just listen to Chillin’ with Lovespirals 98 in the player below!

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Lovespirals “Glittering” Single & Video

Lovespirals “Glittering” marks a shimmering return to chillout, channeling the hypnotic allure of millennial downtempo electronica through the band’s distinctive brand of dream pop. Built around a haunting piano motif, the track gradually unfolds into a sophisticated contemplation of beauty and illusion.

“Glittering” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and other streaming platforms under the original band name, Love Spirals Downwards, as well as on Bandcamp under both LSD and Lovespirals.

Watch the lyric visualizer video Anji made on YouTube:

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Chillin’ With Lovespirals 97: Okay

The latest episode of Lovespirals band podcast is out now! Ryan and Anji discuss Lovespirals’ new single “Okay,” including their songwriting and recording process, listener feedback, album art, video making, etc. They also address the concerns of fans regarding Anji’s “Boss Mode” lyrics, share upcoming plans and more in this casual conversation.

You can subscribe to Chillin’ with Lovespirals on just about any podcast app like Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, and JioSaavn. Or just listen to Chillin’ with Lovespirals 97 in the player below!

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Lovespirals Okay Single & Video Out Now

Following the simmering defiance of “Boss Mode,” Lovespirals return with “Okay”— a slow-burning meditation on emotional exhaustion and disconnection, enveloped in a soundscape that seamlessly blends sensual modern R&B grooves with lush dream pop melancholy. Ryan Lum’s signature production style, characterized by ethereal guitar flourishes, emotive ebow leads, and haunting touches of acoustic guitar woven through sparkling synths and contemporary beats, sets the stage for Anji Lum’s soulful, natural-toned lead and airy high harmonies that gracefully drift above the mix. “Okay”further expands the lyrical and sonic universe that Anji and Ryan have been constructing—a realm of whispered truths, shadowed beauty, and the poignant space between our emotions and our words.

“Okay” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and other streaming platforms under the original band name, Love Spirals Downwards, as well as on Bandcamp under both LSD and Lovespirals.

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals 96: Boss Mode

A new episode of Chillin’ with Lovespirals is out now in video and audio format. Ryan & Anji chat about the new single, “Boss Mode,” sharing behind the scenes stories about its creation, answering listener comments, talk about upcoming plans, and more in this relaxed half hour show. Watch the video version on YouTube or listen to the audio podcast on your fave podcast service.

You can subscribe to Chillin’ with Lovespirals on just about any podcast app like Apple, Spotify, Amazon, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, and JioSaavn. Or just listen to Chillin’ with Lovespirals 96 in the player below!

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Lovespirals “Boss Mode” Single & Music Video

A silky-smooth blend of soulful downtempo & introspective pop, “Boss Mode” pairs Anji’s soul-baring lyricism & sultry vocal delivery with Ryan’s signature dream pop guitar textures & sleek electronica production. With moody keyboards, crisp beats & soulful guitar flourishes, the song finds strength in vulnerability, drawing emotional resonance from the language of gaming culture—“like boss mode, low health, no refill”—as a metaphor for emotional burnout. 

Marking a shift from the darker emotional tones of recent singles like  “Not Myself” and “Noumenon,” “Boss Mode” calls back to the bittersweet soulfulness of “Why Not Today” and the melodic warmth of “Life Goes On,” while carving out its own space with a confident groove and glimmers of hope. The result is a track that straddles introspective pop and downtempo electronica, inviting listeners to power through life’s harder moments with grace and groove.

“Boss Mode” is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music and other streaming platforms under the band’s original name, Love Spirals Downwards, as well as on Bandcamp under both LSD and Lovespirals.

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