Drugdealer brings their hazy, sun-soaked psychedelic pop to Swan Dive's intimate stage. The Los Angeles-based project, helmed by Michael Collins, crafts a distinctive sound that blends vintage soul, soft rock, and dreamy pop arrangements with a decidedly laid-back California vibe. Their music feels like it could have been pulled from a dusty record collection in a '70s Laurel Canyon bungalow, mixing analog warmth with contemporary songwriting sensibilities.
Swan Dive's music-first atmosphere makes it an ideal setting for Drugdealer's nuanced arrangements and smooth grooves. The venue's commitment to showcasing diverse musical acts aligns perfectly with the band's genre-fluid approach, which pulls from everything from AM radio pop to Brazilian tropicália. Expect an evening of mellow, groovy tunes that reward close listening, delivered in a space where the focus stays squarely on the music itself.