Ryan Discusses Flux Deluxe on Band Podcast

The Chillin’ with Lovespirals podcast was recently relaunched and the band are busy archiving past episodes including Ryan’s 2023 chat about the Flux Deluxe Edition. This ten minute audio show goes into detail about how Ryan remastered the original mixes that were used in both the expanded digital release, as well as the vinyl album — which hadn’t been organized yet at the time of recording. Stream the show here, or via your favorite podcasting service including Spotify, Apple, Amazon, iHeart, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, Deezer, and JioSaavn.

“Not Myself” Digital Single

Lovespirals’ new single, “Not Myself,” is a nostalgic nod to the band’s early millennium chillout sound. In contrast to the darker and more despairing vibe of “Noumenon,” “Not Myself” invites quiet meditation with its minimalist lyrics that exploring themes of self-identity, set against dreamy, slightly jazzy yet ambient soundscapes and soft beats. The perfect soundtrack for late summer moving into early autumn. 🍂

Available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube, and Bandcamp.

Flux Vinyl Sold Out – Preorder 2nd Pressing

Lost in Ohio just announced that they have sold out of the first pressing of the first-ever vinyl reissue of Love Spirals Downwards album, ‘Flux.’ But if you missed out on that limited edition pressing, not to worry! The record label is set for a second, even smaller, repressing of the white vinyl album, due to begin shipping on September 27, 2024. Preorder your copy via Lost in Ohio now!

Flux vinyl photo by Philip Makselan

Vintage ‘Flux’ T-shirt Design Reissued

We are now offering a reissue of the 1998 ‘Flux’ tee from Projekt Records for sale. It’s available in the original green tee version and now in black, as well. For the first time ever it’s available as a hoodie, as well, both in green and black. Additionally you can pick up a sticker of the original ‘Flux‘ cover art.

If you’re more of an early-LSD period fan, check out the original band logo merch. The tee is offered in ‘Idylls‘ blue or classic black, while the hoodie is available in ‘Flux‘ green or classic black. There’s also a sticker in either blue or black with white ink.

Check it all out at https://merch.lovespirals.com

“This Ain’t Love (Lovespirals Remix)” Released By Projekt

Check out “This Ain’t Love (Lovespirals Remix)” on the brand new Projekt Records release by Alan Elettronico, ‘Electronic Mind (Deluxe Edition).’ I had a lot of fun working on this mix with Anji and am excited that both the artist and label like it enough to make it the main single on both Bandcamp and Spotify. It’s good to be back with a new song after a long break.

Opus Zine Reviews ‘Flux Deluxe’ Digital LP

Jason Moore wrote a mostly positive review of the original Projekt Records release ‘Flux,’ back in 2000 (“Love Spirals Downwards have released an album that’s incredibly listenable and quite beautiful”), and now he’s back to cover the new ‘Deluxe Edition’ two plus decades later:

Lum has remastered and reissued Flux along with a number of bonus tracks, including outtakes, remixes, and live performances. Which is a perfect way to discover one of my favorite Projekt releases, an album that I often turn to when I need to chill out and bliss out at the same time.

—Opus Zine

Check out the full Opus Zine review of Love Spirals Downwards ‘Flux (Deluxe Edition).’

“Sound of Waves” Live at ProjektFest 1997

“Sound of Waves” Live at ProjektFest Chicago 1997

We found a pre-album live performance of “Sound of Waves” Live at ProjektFest 1997 that we just had to include on the 25th anniversary reissue of ‘Flux.’ This video features more goodies from the LSD archives including proof sheets of photos taken of Ryan and Suzanne performing at The Vic in Chicago on the very night of this recording. The photographers are Katie McIntree and E. Katie Holmes.

Stream the ‘Flux Deluxe Edition’ playlist on YouTube Flux (Deluxe Edition)  

Read Ryan’s original post about ProjektFest 1997.

“Psyche” Featured on ‘Dawson’s Creek’ in 2001

“Psyche” from ‘Flux’ in a scene from ‘Dawson’s Creek’ S5: The Bostonians 10/10/2001

Love Spirals Downwards’ first television music placement was on the internationally syndicated show ‘Dawson’s Creek’ on The WB network. The 1998 ‘Flux’ track “Psyche” was featured in a party scene starring Michelle Williams and Chad Michael Murray on the season 5 premiere episode “The Bostonians.” According to Neilson Media Research this episode had 4.47 million viewers when it aired on October 10, 2001. It was really cool hearing this vocal drum ‘n’ bass song co-written and sung by Suzanne’s sister, Kristen Perry, on such a popular TV show and especially in such a long, fun scene.

Check out “Psyche” on the new 25th Anniversary ’Flux Deluxe Edition’ out now on all digital music services including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Bandcamp, and YouTube Music!