Blood Orange Coastal Grooves

Originally released in 2011, Coastal Grooves is the acclaimed debut album from Blood Orange, the solo project of acclaimed songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Devonté Hynes. Marking a bold artistic reinvention, the album introduced Hynes' distinctive blend of indie pop, funk, new wave, R&B and art rock that would come to define one of the most influential creative voices of his generation.

Written and recorded between New York, Los Angeles and London, Coastal Grooves draws inspiration from late-night city life, 1980s pop, experimental guitar music and dance culture. Richly atmospheric yet effortlessly melodic, the album combines shimmering guitars, infectious grooves and introspective songwriting into a sound that is both nostalgic and unmistakably modern.

Before launching Blood Orange, Devonté Hynes built an impressive career both as a solo artist and as a producer, collaborating with artists including Solange, Florence + The Machine, Sky Ferreira, Carly Rae Jepsen and many more. Coastal Grooves marked the beginning of Blood Orange's celebrated catalogue, establishing the unique sonic identity that would earn widespread critical acclaim.

Pressed on Vinyl LP, Coastal Grooves remains an essential release for fans of alternative pop, indie music and Devonté Hynes' visionary songwriting.