Mood Drills

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Mood Drills is the brainchild of Philadelphia-based musician and producer Paul Spring. Originally starting as a solo bedroom recording project, Spring eventually expanded Mood Drills to include a live band, bringing his unique blend of introspective songwriting and textured production to the stage. Known for crafting infectious indie rock and power pop tunes, Mood Drills blends nostalgic melodies reminiscent of 80s and 90s alternative radio with modern recording sensibilities, creating something both comfortably familiar and distinctly fresh. Their sound often layers jangling guitars over warm synths and driving rhythms, anchored by Spring's reflective lyrics.

Spring writes, records, and produces the majority of the Mood Drills material, showcasing a strong DIY ethic. Releases like the EP "Smaller Talk" (which includes the songs "Smaller Talk," "Use Your Words," and "Blue Heat") highlight Spring's knack for crafting catchy, emotionally resonant indie pop gems. Based in Philadelphia, Mood Drills actively performs live and continues to release music characterized by its melodic hooks and thoughtful production.