Since Stars of the Lid are still on hiatus, we’ll take the next best thing: A Winged Victory For the Sullen, a new full-time project from SOTL co-founder Adam Wiltzie and L.A. composer Dustin O’Halloran. As you’re about to hear in a streaming version of their self-titled debut—and a new video from fellow Kranky artist Christina Vantzou—the duo writes devastating stuff, sweeping neo-classical/ambient pieces that’ll most likely bring you to tears before the last sustained note hits. Have a listen below, and be sure to check out a film score guide from Brian McBride (a.k.a. Stars of the Lid’s other half) here…
