There’s something magnetic about LunaRover; a feeling like driving down a sunlit highway with the windows down and yesterday’s heartbreak in the rearview. The Silver Spring duo, Kevin Rieth and Ben Pelletier, have made their return to the our blog with “Fountains,” a newly released (July 21) single that hits with emotional weight and glittering sonic flair. If you were captivated by their dream-soaked “Chimera,” on our blog in January, prepare for another euphoric high with “Fountains.” This time, it cuts deeper, shines brighter, and feels personal.
Allow me reintroduce this electric pair. Formed from the creative synergy of longtime collaborators Kevin and Ben, their music lives in the sweet spot between Beatles-esque storytelling and the cinematic shimmer of M83. Their songs are personal diaries masked as pop anthems—crafted in basement studios but destined for the stars.
“Fountains” is no exception. It opens like a Polaroid coming to life. The production feels intimate and alive, the result of a true DIY labor of love, with ideas passed like secret notes via cloud sharing, refined into gold. There’s a real warmth to the track—like analog tape wrapped in neon.
Lyrically, “Fountains” is a subtle triumph. Inspired by real-life heartbreak, Kevin Rieth’s vocals don’t just narrate the healing; they embody it. His delivery is tender but grounded, reflective but never fragile. There’s a resolve in his voice that feels earned, not performed. His layered harmonies float with intention, and when he lets go in the chorus, it’s like the sun finally breaks through clouded skies. This is not a song about wallowing in sadness; it’s about learning to bloom again, even through cracks in the concrete.
Ben Pelletier’s instrumental contributions add a graceful backbone, his synths shimmer, guitars hum with texture, and his percussion drives the track forward like a heartbeat you can dance to. Guest musicians elevate the sonic tapestry: Tench Tillman’s vibraphone brings a touch of sparkle and nostalgia, while Yago Gonzalez’s drums add dynamic depth without overshadowing the song’s emotional core.
Credit must also go to the finishing touch: Montrose Recording’s mix gives the song its lush clarity, and Nomograph’s mastering ties it all together with a smooth, radio-ready polish that doesn’t erase its indie charm.
In the end, “Fountains” is a beautiful contradiction; it’s a feel-good anthem that comes from a place of pain, a sleek pop gem born in basement studios, and a song about healing that you can absolutely groove to. It’s LunaRover’s most personal work yet—and one that solidifies them as one of the most exciting and emotionally tuned acts rising from the DMV scene.
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