In the hazy realms where the unknown meets the mysterious, a musical entity known as Travel Plans exists. The enigmatic duo weaves a sonic tapestry that believes in “no genre”: delighting in record clerks rethinking placement in genre-specific bins. With a seamless blend of Living Room Soul / R&B infused with cinematic funk and live layered elements, Travel Plans is a crate digger’s delight and a must-have for those seeking deeper music and, hopefully, spiritual discovery. The essence of Travel Plans lies in their unique approach to production. A dynamic producer duo, they skillfully combine sampled textures with live instrumentation, creating a cohesive listening experience. They sound like explorers of time and space, echoing the past while resonating with the future, with maximum gratitude for their 20-year friendship. Drawing inspiration from influences such as Breakestra, DJ Shadow, The Heliocentrics, Beta Band, and Phish, to name a few, Travel Plans crafts a musical narrative that is both evocative and innovative. Expansive melodies from Bass / Synth / Guitar + Keys, alongside samples and layered drums, form the foundation where groove and sound design dance. Living Room Soul, Funk Finesse, And Cinematic Jazz Odyssey.
Enter the hazy realm of funk-fusion on Travel Plans’ new Kendra Morris-assisted single, “Fade Out.” Appropriately, the duo’s latest single evokes precisely that feeling: falling backward into the unknown yet oddly comfortable during the descent. This guitar-driven tune is drenched in psychedelia as Morris’s hypnotic vocals melt around thudding drums and silky guitar riffs. Morris’s performance’s nimble and quaint feel anchors the otherworldly atmosphere to Earth, allowing for each element to impact the record despite the way they bleed into one another. Travel Plans crafted a head-spinning piece of psychedelic rock to get lost in, allow Morris to be your tour guide through the trippy world of “Fade Out.”
