ttwig’s new album, Hang Ten Colors to Catch the Sun, is one of those records that rewards a full front-to-back listen. It clocks in around 40 minutes and really works best when you let it play without distractions. This is psych-indie that leans into feeling and atmosphere, with a clear sense of intention behind how the songs fit together.
The album has a strong California thread running through it. You can hear it in the warm, slightly hazy production and the laid-back grooves that feel built for long drives and late sunsets. Knowing that the artwork was shot on 35mm film makes a lot of sense, since the music itself feels grainy in a good way, full of color and soft edges rather than sharp contrasts.
“I Wanna Be A Dog” is a highlight and an easy way into the album. The bassline grabs you immediately, then everything else slowly spirals around it. It is funny, catchy, and oddly sincere, capturing that lockdown-era desire to live more simply and instinctively. The playful lyrics and delivery keep it light, while the swirling psych textures give it depth.
Overall, Hang Ten Colors to Catch the Sun feels like ttwig settling confidently into their psych-indie lane. It is colorful, cohesive, and unpretentious, the kind of album you come back to when you want to sink into a specific mood rather than just a single track.
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