Quickly, Quickly – I Heard That Noise
Release Date: April 18, 2025
Origin: Portland, Oregon
Genre: Indie, indie pop, psychedelic
With I Heard That Noise, Portland-based artist Quickly, Quickly delivers a kaleidoscopic and deeply personal album that blends dreamy indie pop with psychedelic textures and lo-fi intimacy. Written, recorded, performed, produced, and mixed entirely by Graham Jonson, this release is a testament to both artistic control and emotional openness—a sonic journal full of color, memory, and reflection.
Sound & Aesthetic
I Heard That Noise is rich with warmth and curiosity. Fuzzy synths, washed-out guitars, and laid-back grooves float through the record, layered with gently soulful vocals and playful melodic twists. The production has a hand-crafted, bedroom-pop charm, yet it’s also intricate and textured—each sound layered with intention, each transition flowing with ease.
The album balances structured songwriting with experimental moments, where loops, samples, and instrumental detours offer space to breathe and dream. It feels organic, slightly off-kilter in all the right ways, and unafraid to blur genre lines—moving effortlessly between indie, jazz-tinged pop, and abstract psychedelia.
Themes & Mood
At its core, I Heard That Noise feels like a conversation with oneself—introspective, nostalgic, and emotionally fluid. The title hints at the small disturbances that stick in your memory—the echoes of thoughts, relationships, and quiet realizations that linger long after the moment has passed.
The album drifts between wistful daydream and restless energy. It captures the feeling of being alone in your room, piecing together past and present through sound, while the world hums quietly outside your window. The mood is at once intimate and expansive—perfect for both headphone solitude and sunny afternoon drives.
Critical Response
Praised for its cohesive vision and DIY spirit, I Heard That Noise showcases Graham Jonson’s evolving artistry and emotional depth. Critics and listeners alike have highlighted the album’s ability to feel both casual and carefully crafted, playful yet sincere. It’s a record that invites repeat listens—each one revealing new textures, hidden harmonies, and emotional undertones.
