It’s impossible to write about chillwave – as I attempted yesterday — without referencing Neon Indian, the glo-fi, synth pop project of Mexico-born, Texas-raised 21-year-old Alan Palomo.

A gauzy, shimmery mash of cheesy pop, video-game blips, and oozy elevator music, the drowned songs seem to sparkle around Palomo’s washed out vocals — which are one part goofball joke and one part sincere nostalgia. “Should have taken acid with you,” Palomo sings, “Melt our tongues and become unglued” — and it feels like the most heartfelt love song you’ve ever heard.

He’s setting out on a tour. So check it out if you’re anywhere around.

Tour Dates:

May 12 – New York, NY @ Terminal 5
May 13 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues
May 29 – Calgary, AB @ Hi Fi Club
May 31 – George, WA @ Sasquatch
June 2 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
June 3 – Costa Mesa, CA @ Detroit Bar
June 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ Natural History Museum
June 5 – Corvalis, OR @ Flat Tall Music Festival
June 7 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s
June 9 – Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
June 10 – Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo
June 11 – Cincinnati, OH @ Fountain Square
June 12 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Brillobox
June 13 – Baltimore, MD @ Sonar
June 17 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
June 19 – Denver, CO @ Westword Music Showcase
July 17 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom

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