“We’re actually revealing more of ourselves, a deeper and broader look into who we are as musicians and fans.” “The stuff I get most excited about is an amalgam of genres and retro influences, as well as modern pop conventions.” The sound of Private Space isn’t a stretch, Aaron adds. “There’s a lot of the band’s original DNA, but it’s not a time capsule,” says Blake Rhein. While Private Space is an intentional departure from The Indications’ roots in ‘60s funk and soul, its exploratory vibe is true to their origins and evolving tastes. You’ll slow it down as the group evokes the likes of Teddy Pendergrass, the Isley Brothers and Sylvia on “Ride or Die” or “More Than Ever” (“I’ve never felt so sexy as when I was singing that track,” says Durand). After reconnecting and shaking off your gloom on the dancefloor, Private Space’s seductive nod to Philadelphia soul invites you to head back home and ease into a room with a lover. Uptempo tracks like “Witchoo,” “The Way That I Do” and “Sea of Love” conjure the flicker of a disco ball, their pop-funk grooves recalling Idris Muhammad and Raphael Saadiq as well as Pete Rock and DJ Premier. They carved out their own private space for creation and are now sharing it with you. With live music temporarily out of the equation, The Indications were able to dive deep into recording their third LP. Between production work, solo efforts and major sold-out shows, Durand Jones & The Indications continue on an unstoppable upswing. The Indications (Durand Jones – vocals, Aaron Frazer – drums/vocals, Blake Rhein – guitar, Steve Okonski – keys, Mike Montgomery – bass) are equally beloved for their energetic, joyous shows, dual lead singers and thoughtful songwriting.
Following their sophomore album American Love Call - a dreamy but pensive record of big string arrangements and sweet soul stylings - The Indications became revered by vintage music fans, the lowrider community and late-night television. From an Indiana basement (where the band recorded their 2016 self-titled debut LP as college students), The Indications have catapulted into the soul limelight and onto an international stage.
Throughout, The Indications highlight a collective resiliency – as well as the power of a good song to be a light in the darkness.Īnchored by a crate-digging sensibility and the high-low harmonies of Aaron Frazer and Durand Jones, Private Space shows The Indications’ mastery at melding revival sounds with a modern attitude.
Its 10 tracks are both an escapist fantasy and a much-needed recentering after a tumultuous 2020. It’s an organic, timeless record that’s as fresh as clean kicks and familiar as your favorite well-worn LP.ĭeveloped after being apart for much of the year, Private Space is creatively explosive and delights in upending expectations. Pushing beyond the boundaries of the funk and soul on their previous releases, Private Space, Durand Jones & The Indications’ third album, unlocks the door to a wider range of sounds and launches boldly into a world of synthy modern soul and disco beats dotted with strings. Just the way a Stevie Wonder album does for me,” says Durand Jones. “At the end of the day, I just want people to close their eyes and forget where they are.