Now + Then by Candysound

released May 2, 2014

praise for now + then:

"a magnificently sinewy suite with great vocal painting on a nice high rem-style canvas." -paul schomer, npr / radio crowd fund

"candysound’s intricate arrangements feature staccato rhythms that never become brittle, complimented by passion that never translates to general heaviness. The songs feel light and engaging, even though they’re all going at it full force." -stephen carradini, independent clauses

"and it is the idea of time that seems focal to the record. the passing of it. the mourning of it. and its power to be ephemeral. candysound perfect the art of restraint on 'now + then' - enabling it to be a record full of youth in tone, while sounding mature and informed in execution." -rich ward, 11 is louder than 10

"i’ve been listening to crider’s music since he was a teenage bedroom shredder with a myspace page, and have always thought he’s one of a group of musicians in this town who consistently crank out quality music, make it look a whole lot easier than it probably is, and generally don’t make enough of a fuss about themselves. this opinion is borne out on 'now + then', which is nine songs of crider’s succinct and engaging indie pop music fleshed out by a full band." -carey ross, cascadia weekly

"while every song on the album is a nugget of indie pop gold, 'keep up' and 'anything' are highlights with the emotional 'beacons' rounding out the album." -brent cole, what's up magazine