Paul Basic Delivers 'Transient Horizon' LP

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The year 2013 granted electronic artist Paul Basic with a ton of career success, and 2014 is only going to be bigger and better.

Paul Basic recently released his sophomore album 'Transient Horizons' earlier last month and just ended an extremely busy and successful holiday season.

Paul spent the last few weeks of 2013 by playing some live performances, one including Beatport's Ustream on December 20th and alongside Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Dada Life, Above & Beyond and Tiesto on New Years Eve at Decadence in Denver.

'Transient Horizons' has gained a load of praise from music listeners around the world. The album was released and is available for free download via Pretty Lights Music.

"This album is grown from two years exploring a sound that best described where my head and heart find both peace and struggle," Paul explained. "It's about the places we strive to reach and the paths we end up on as we pursue their elusive, transient meanings.

To me, it depicts finding light and direction in otherwise dark, foreboding or unfamiliar places. These songs came from a personal place but I hope they go on to make new connections with anyone drawn to their sound."

Paul Brandt, who uses "Basic" as a stage name, started out his career as a drummer, and then joined a band with Derek Vincent Smith of Pretty Lights and Michal Menert while still in high school. It was in fall of 2011 when Brandt released his debut EP 'The Mirror', also released on Pretty Lights Music.

The debut release featured a "gritty, nostalgic sound blending dusty samples, grainy synths, biting bass and thick drums". a combination that earned him a place in the Pretty Light Music movement.

Paul Basic has tons in store for the new year to come, and the best way to stay up-to-date on news and tour date announcements is by visiting his website at www.paulbasic.com.