{"title":"Tadpoles","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormed in New York in the 1990s, Tadpoles built a cult following with their lush blend of psychedelia, shoegaze textures, and melodic indie rock. After releasing a series of well-regarded records and touring during the decade, the band went quiet for more than two decades before returning in 2025 with Make Believe, their first new music in 25 years. The EP marked a long-awaited comeback and introduced their sound to a new generation of listeners while reconnecting with longtime fans. Since disbanding in 2000 members have done some great work, including working with Psychic TV, Gibby Haynes, Sonic Boom,Panda Bear, Cheval Sombre, MGMT and Anton Barbeau.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tadpoles-make-believe-smoky-remix-ep-vinyl","title":"Tadpoles - Make Believe (Smoky Remix) EP (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter a 25-year hiatus, Tadpoles returned in 2025 with the limited edition E.P. Make Believe, mixed by psychedelic pioneer Sonic Boom (of Spacemen 3 \/ Spectrum \/ EAR). Now the band expand that release with Make Believe - Smoky Remix, a newly reimagined version that pushes the music into deeper, more atmospheric territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemixed and resequenced by Todd Parker and Cameron Karren at Sacramento's legendary Pus Cavern Studio, the EP features transformed versions of each track, layering new textures, alternate arrangements, and expanded sonic landscapes onto the original recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"These mixes take the songs somewhere new —more atmospheric, more cinematic. It's like seeing the same landscape at dusk instead of daylight.\" -Trent Stylz, Le Journal Psykh, Jan. 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe release closes with an additional instrumental, \"Brights and Shades,\" featuring sweeping string arrangements by award-winning violinist Gillian Rivers, whose recording credits include Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Kim Gordon, Angel Olsen, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Make Believe - Smoky Remix, Tadpoles revisit their long-awaited return and push it further into the haze-turning a celebrated comeback into an even more immersive and cinematic listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFFO (For Fans Of):\u003cbr\u003eSpacemen 3 - Spiritualized - Pink Floyd - Brian Jonestown Massacre - Ride - Dandy Warhols\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tadpoles Music Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52423756874021,"sku":"195269405793","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1250\/3845\/files\/IMG_0252-2-scaled.jpg?v=1779582494"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1250\/3845\/collections\/IMG_0252-2-scaled_572571d4-cdae-4911-8f12-067b90b493e5.jpg?v=1780087127","url":"https:\/\/store.spinneymedia.com\/collections\/tadpoles.oembed","provider":"Spinney Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}