lost memory machine

Lost Memory Machine is a Beijing-based dream pop duo consisting of David Carey and Shiyi Xiang. Carey, who is also a co-founder of Nugget Records, plays guitar for the group, crafting clean, minimalist riffs reminiscent of The XX. Their music features downtempo beats, melancholic lyrics in both English and Chinese, and atmospheric elements like sampled rainfall.

The duo's sound is characterized as sparse and chilly, evoking empty streets on overcast nights, but with an underlying complexity. Their 2023 album "Vanilla Sky" is described as a deftly crafted electro-indie pop album with a dreamy aesthetic, featuring ethereal guitar chords and airy vocals that create a lucid audial daydream.