Description
Storage units are like time capsules, holding items that can reconnect us to specific moments. Hana Vu, a 20 - year - old musician from 2000s California, grew up with her family using public storage in LA. She views song - making and album - releasing as a way to store annual thoughts, feelings, and experiences, much like how storage units hold possessions. When she started writing her debut album Public Storage for Ghostly International, the nearby storage building inspired her. Vu's music journey began when she self - taught guitar from her dad's instrument. She listened to '90s and '00s alternative rock on LA's ALT 98.7 and later joined the local DIY scene. Despite initially trying to fit in with surf rock/punk bands, she followed her own path, documenting bedroom pop experiments on Bandcamp. In 2018, Gorilla vs. Bear released her self - produced debut EP, followed by a double EP in 2019. Public Storage enhances Vu's early sound, showing her songwriting skills with more luster, sophistication, and urgency. It's an 'invasive and intense' music, different from contemporary trends. With co - producer Jackson Phillips (Day Wave), she creates a vast, grainy world for her distinct contralto to shine. The album starts with 'April Fool', with charming piano and self - harmonies. The title track 'Public Storage' is a dark, powerful display of vulnerability. 'Aubade' has a bright bounce but a downbeat subject, and 'Keeper' is a pulsating new wave cut. 'Gutter' returns to grungy tones. The second half of the album has standout moments. 'Everybody’s Birthday' comments on the present's absurdity, and 'Maker' is an existential finale. In the end, Public Storage offers a message of shared chaos and the search for solace.
To enjoy this limited edition red marble vinyl LP of Public Storage, first, make sure your record player is in good working condition. Gently place the vinyl on the turntable and use the tonearm to lower the needle onto the record. You can sit back and let the music play through your speakers. Remember to handle the vinyl with clean hands to avoid getting fingerprints on it, which could affect the sound quality. When you're done listening, carefully lift the tonearm and remove the vinyl from the turntable. Store it in its protective sleeve in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. This will help keep the vinyl in good shape for many listening sessions to come.
