Neon Indian

Neon Indian is a lo-fi/synth-pop band from Denton, Texas. The music is composed by Mexican-born Alan Palomo, also known for his work with the band Ghosthustler and as the artist VEGA. Shortly before the release of Psychic Chasms, Palomo said he planned on releasing another album as VEGA, although this has not yet happened, and it is unclear if it ever will. In an interview, Palomo cites his father as a musical influence, "just because that's how he makes his living..he had a brief stint in the late 70s and early 80s as a Mexican pop star." He also says that he has sampled some of his father's work in the Neon Indian project. The name Neon Indian was conceived by an ex-girlfriend of Palomo's, who was also the subject of their song "Should Have Taken Acid With You." The song was originally presented as a musical apology for a missed acid date. Her positive reaction to the song spurred Palomo to continue writing more songs as Neon Indian. When performing, Palomo is joined on stage by a live band, consisting of Jason Faries (drums), Leanne Macomber (keyboard, vocals) and Lars Larsen (Live Visuals). Ronnie Gierhart played guitar and sang in the live group prior to 2011, leaving to finish college and begin a solo project (Ronnie Heart). This is "Sleep Paralysist" off of the debut album Psychic Chasms.

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