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After years of solely identifying as the co-front man of Colorado\u2019s adored brother-band Slow Caves, Jakob Mueller steps away from those familiar indie guitar shoegaze shores. Adopting the pseudonym Cody<\/a>, Mueller dips his toes into new, even washier waters. Cody\u2019s first single \u201cI\u2019m Not Really Listening\u201d premieres below, via BandWagon today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recalling the instrumental, sentimental tones of the art museum scene from Ferris Bueller\u2019s Day Off<\/em>, Mueller\u2019s Smiths-like croon stretches out beyond the landscape of his other band\u2019s well-established catalogue. Though Mueller is the sole songwriter for the project, he didn\u2019t go it alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy brother and bandmate, Oliver produced the project,\u201d Mueller tells BandWagon. \u201cThere aren\u2019t many traditionally structured songs in [Cody] that follow the form of Slow Caves tracks. I think of these songs as being continuous and free flowing, or without structure. \u2018I\u2019m Not Really Listening,\u2019 as well as several other songs were written in a stream of consciousness.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breath smells like a flower \u2013 It tastes like regret<\/em><\/p>

Fly through the blue \u2013 Go home<\/em><\/p>

Lose interest in me …<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Cody is the new solo project from Jakob Mueller of Slow Caves. The first single “I’m Not Really Listening” premieres today via BandWagon, below. All photos by Ben Ward.<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The lengthy sweeps of Mueller\u2019s voice assimilate with synth sounds, which take notable instrumental dominance over the guitars on the track. The production is top flight. Together, Jakob and Oliver strike a perfect balance between the vintage 80\u2019s tones of Washed Out or Talk Talk and the youthful, baritone wisdom of Car Seat Headrest.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jakob credits his brother as \u201ctransforming [the tracks] from gloomy\/ambient songs into something much more positive,\u201d and that rings true. Cleverly clicking percussion beneath those swooning synths set a driving, melancholic mood while the slow-motion drama of Mueller\u2019s pained melody unfolds in long arcs. It\u2019s an amalgamation of meditation and indie-songwriter trance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cody’s forthcoming album will be released by Dream Cult Press. Stream the single exclusively via BandWagon below. Photo by Ben Ward.<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Positivity, possibility and freedom of form are at the core of the Cody concept too. \u201cWith a band like Slow Caves,\u201d who, fear not, fans, Mueller says are still in full force, \u201cyou have to be strategic with what shows you play. I wanted a solo project where I could play whatever shows I wanted. Basements, garages, venues, anything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the title of the project, that\u2019s a family affair as well. \u201cMy Mother, who is Danish, wanted to name me Cody because it sounded like a cool American cowboy name,\u201d Mueller says. \u201cI wholeheartedly agree with that. But my parents decided to go with a very Danish name instead, Jakob.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though the family remains close at hand, Mueller\u2019s new musical direction and moniker is an exciting risk. As Cody, he steps out of the comfort of the cave, into the light of a new era, and you can bet Colorado will be listening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click below to hear the exclusive premiere of \u201cI\u2019m Not Really Listening,\u201d the first single from Cody, available worldwide tomorrow, July 16. Lean Forward,<\/em> the debut record is due August 27 via Dream Cult Press.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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