Live Review: Blood Orange 'April's Bathroom Bummer'

One of the most hyped features for this years Sydney Film Festival is Palo Alto - a feature length written and directed by Gia Coppola based on James Franco's book of linked short stories sharing the same title as the film.

A coming of age entity dominated by romance, friendships and social pressures, the film has been sonically paired to the work of prodigal producer DEVONTE HYNES (also known to many as Blood Orange and Lightspeed Champion) as he has entirely scored the feature that is now available as an eighteen-track release. Titled by the scene to which they co-exist, Hynes has unveiled the sixth track, 'April's Bathroom Bummer'.

Heralded not only by Devonte Hynes' hearty vocals, but a rusty backdrop and moody brass section with a twinkly yet anxious glimmer fluttering behind it all, the production of 'April's Bathroom Bummer' houses mystery alongside a sense of social disorder. Reflective of the songs title and overall suspense of the track, you can't help but wonder what this scene entails; as the character of April is seemingly burrowing for an escape from something.

You can check out the behind the scenes footage of Palo Alto courtesy of VICE. Keep an ear our for more by Devonte Hynes in the video.

Ahead of its Australian premiere that is to screen on Thursday, 12th June, Palo Alto have made available both the original motion picture score as well as the official film soundtrack for purchase via DOMINO RECORDINGS. You can also grab the score digitally HERE.

'PALO ALTO' OFFICIAL FILM SOUNDTRACK

1. Devonte Hynes 'Palo Alto'
2. Mac DeMarco 'Ode To Viceroy'
3. Robert Schwartzman 'Fútbol Americano'
4. Blood Orange 'Champagne Coast'
5. Tonstartssbandht '5FT7'
6. Coconut Records 'Is This Sound Okay?'
7. Nat & Alex Wolff 'Rock Star (Movie Version)'
8. Francesco Pennino 'Senza Mumma'
9. Robert Schwartzman 'Graveyard'
10. Robert Schwartzman 'So Bad'
11. Devonte Hynes 'April's Daydream'
12. Robert Schwartzman 'It's You'
13. Jack Kilmer 'T.M.'
14. Blood Orange 'You're Not Good Enough'

Words by Hannah Galvin.

LISTEN TO MORE NEW MUSIC HERE

SEE ALSO:

BLOOD ORANGE 'CHAMAKAY' (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

BLOOD ORANGE 'TIME WILL TELL (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

BLOOD ORANGE 'UNCLE ACE' (KINDESS REMIX VIDEO)