Reactions thus far have been extremely positive, with many fans claiming Future Past to be Lovespirals’ best album to date. Even with the extremely limited holiday season release, some have included Future Past in their “best of 2009″ lists, including Green Arrow Radio and several Last.FM bloggers:

Crap on a cracker, this album has gotten me so hooked, I can rarely pull away from it. Anji’s voice is like honey, very smooth. I was a bit concerned how the follow-up to “Long Way From Home” was going to sound, because it’s one of my favorite albums ever and very hard to surpass. But Anji and Ryan have done it. And how! – Escapings, Last.FM

Singer/songwriter, Beth Hirsch – who’s perhaps best known for her work with Air on their seminal Moon Safari album – has been extremely supportive, writing:

From the unforgettable chorus on “Shine,” to Anji Bee’s sultry vocal cadences on tracks such “Feels So Good”, “Love,” and “Rain”, to the stunning guitar riffs, Rhodes, and instrumentation by Ryan Lum on “Meanwhile, Irreplaceable Time Flees” and “One Of These Days,” Lovespirals’ latest CD, Future Past, is easily one of the best chillout albums to welcome in 2010. The album is sexy, moody, bluesy, ethereal – pure Lovespirals. — Beth Hirsch, CDBaby

Karmacoda frontman and producer, B, has shown his support as well. After attending an exclusive pre-release listening party, he had this to say:

Lovespirals combines seamless harmony and a relaxed tempo with guitar and synthesized instrumentals for a sound that is unique. ‘Future Past’ sounds both classic and yet completely new; it features the most compelling elements of seventies groups yet is completely rooted in today’s electronica/pop/alternative genres. — Brett Crockett

Anji and Ryan of Lovespirals would love to read your review of Future Past on iTunes!

This is an ongoing contest judged by site users, primarily musicians who are also participating in the contest held by this unique i-Like owned music site. Songs are judged in an anonymous fashion, with the reviewer having no information about the track other than the soundfile itself until after they have rated it and posted their review comments.

“Quite a haunting song. Nice mood with the Rhodes, and the female singer has a sexy voice which works really well when layered. Reminds me of the French band Air. Good sound, well done.” – Kal Moore

“This is very much a neo-torchsong. Exquisitely lush; every step through this piece is like walking on a moonlit beach, feeling the heaviness of the world and the lightness of the soul. Extremely beautiful. Excellently written and powerfully performed.” – Suavity

Visit Lovespirals page on Garageband to read all the reviews thus far, as well as to stream or download “Shine” for free. You can also check out more Lovespirals songs, including the multiple-award-winning “Love Survives,” which won Track of the Day and Track of Week twice each, and currently holds #16 Best Female Vocals of All Time in the Electronica Genre.

'Future Past' by Lovespirals available on CD Nov 2009

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Chillcuts has been hard at work on the web front. After launching the new Lovespirals.com, we are extremely pleased to launch the brand new Anjibee.com Like Lovespirals’ recent update, the new Anjibee.com now has a much cleaner design and user interface, more multimedia content, and better connectivity with twitter, facebook, and other social networking sites.

We’ve made listening to podcasts and viewing vidcasts easy and convienient. And speaking of vidcasts, you can view all episodes of the Chillcast Video Edition using the new wonderful video player from Wizard Media. So drop by and enjoy!

In their Episode 65 of Chillin’ With Lovespirals podcast, Ryan and Anji give you a rundown of the history of their website and the various changes it has gone through over the years. They fill you in on the critical decisions they made in redesigning and upgrading their decade old site. Lots of geek talk including much discussion of WordPress including themes, widgets, social media integration and more.

See the new site at lovespirals.com.

Hot new UK dance music label, Loverush Digital, just released a “Damien.S VS Lovespirals” branded set of remixes of our single, “This Truth.” Club and radio DJs have been spinning advanced copies the past few weeks and the EP has been blazing up the DMC charts!

DMC is currently listing “This Truth” at #2 on the World Trance Chart, #4 on the World House Chart and the UK Club Chart, #6 on the Club 2009 Test Chart, #10 on the World Chart and #18 on the World Monthly Chart. WOW!

Support for the track has been great and we’re excited to be played on shows and stations including Housesssions with Denny Dowd on Juice FM, PH Factor on Energy FM, Club Control with DJ Confusion, and Twilight on Pulse. Reactions have been fantastic, as well. DJs are reporting lots of dancefloor love and even requests!

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A few DJ Reviews:

John McCormick (Deep 6, Fury Murrys, The Hive, Yates) 10/10
This has created one of the biggest buzzes on the floors I’ve seen in ages. Its an enormous winner and packs the floors everytime without fail. Superb mix package. Top stuff all round!

DJ Crispian Aldis (Elemental, Havanah, Paradise) 10/10
This is good and is causing quite a stir in my sets. Loads of fab mixes to choose from. Top track, top label. I can see big things for Loverush in 2009.

Beaker (Berties, Bunters, Divas, Red Square) 9/10
I love the feel to this track, she has such a haunting voice. You can’t help but hear it. It’s such a smooth chill out dance track that works really well.

John J (Club DNA, Liquid Lounge, Wigan Pier) 9/10
LOVIN THIS! Quality vocal trancer with a wicked package of mixers. Fave is Juno Synclair vs Craig Bailey Remix.

You can preview tracks and purchase them digitally now on the BeatPort, AudioJelly, and XPressBeats online stores. Out soon on iTunes!

The 9 unique remixes of this 2nd single from Lovespirals’ 3rd album, Long Way From Home, hail from an international group of producers who have all put their own unique stamp on this slightly retro-soul inflected tune.  From sultry downtempo to upbeat trance, each mix puts a different twist on Anji Bee’s heartfelt, soulful vocals. Many of the mixes cleverly include Ryan Lum’s bluesy electric guitar leads, as well, lending an intriguing counterpoint to the mostly dance oriented mixes.

Remixers include the contest winner, Pomatic, and runner-up, Kambronn, plus The Grooveblaster (whom Anji has just collaborated with on his upcoming 2nd album), hEADaCHE, Lthrboots, TT&Yosh, donOesterby, and very special remix by fellow Projekt artist, Soul Whirling Somewhere. Rounding out the EP is the original mix of “This Truth.” The album is available now on iTunes + and Amazon Digital, as well as eMusic, Rhapsody, Amie Street, and Napster. Check out the full EP and download 1 free track from Last.FM.

In case you missed Lovespirals’ 1 hour guest spot on Auralgasms Radio last night, the band have podcast their set. Ryan and Anji chat between each song, track information and insight into the music and musicians involved. This was the world premier of the Soul Whirling Somewhere remix of “This Truth” so you won’t want to miss it!

1. “Sundrenched” Lovespirals Long Way From Home (2007)
2. “Motherless Child (Karmacoda Remix)” Lovespirals Motherless Child EP (2007)
3. “Walk Away (Bitstream Dream Remix)” Lovespirals Walk Away EP  (2004)  Download Free Mp3
4. “This Truth (Soul Whirling Somewhere Remix) This Truth EP (2008)  — unreleased
5. “Depression Glass” Love Spirals Downwards Ardor [Remastered Reissue] (2007)
6. “Unraveling” Liquid State Late Bloom (2008)
7. “Accomplice” Melodyguild Aitu EP (2008)
8. “An Angel, Ameliorate” Falling You Human (2006)
9. “Tomorrow [Hidden Track following "Dreaming a Thousand Dreams]” Chandeen Teenage Poetry (2008)
10. “Lazy Love Days” Lovespirals Long Way From Home (2007)

Music provided by the Podsafe Music Network, Projekt Records, and the bands themselves.

Ryan and Anji of Lovespirals will guest DJ the “Yourgasms” show for Auralgasms Radio on Monday, June 30th, 2008. The band will present an hour long set of song by Lovespirals, Love Spirals Downwards, and recent projects by past and present band vocalists Suzanne Perry (Melodyguild), Jennifer Ryan Wilde (Liquid State), and Anji Bee (Chandeen). The band will premier a very special Soul Whirling Somewhere remix produced for Lovespirals’ upcoming This Truth EP featuring remixes from their recent PLP Remix Contest. Tune in via iTunes, WinAmp, Real Audio Player, or Windows Media Player. The Lovespiralsgasms show will air LIVE from 10 to 11 pm EST. Ryan and Anji will also be on hand for a live chat in the Auralgams Chatroom.