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Not Myself is a single by Love Spirals Downwards (AKA Lovespirals ), released on September 13, 2024, on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other major streaming platforms. The song marks a return to the duo’s early 2000s chillout roots, drawing inspiration from the laid-back elegance of downtempo acts such as Thievery Corporation and Soulstice, as well as a nod to the band's own seminal album Flux{/album]. Built around dreamy ambient textures, soft beats, and gently soulful vocals, “Not Myself” features minimalist lyrics that explore themes of self-identity and personal disconnection. A classic, blues-tinged guitar solo by Ryan Lum adds a nostalgic, emotional layer to the composition, enhancing its meditative and introspective atmosphere. In contrast to the starker emotional tone of their previous single, “Noumenon,” this track invites listeners into a space of quiet contemplation. The warm, faded aesthetic of the single’s cover art—a field of wildflowers rendered in muted tones—complements the song’s themes of memory, identity, and the quiet weight of passing time. Credits: Ryan Lum – programming, guitar, engineering, mixing, production, and mastering Anji Lum – lyrics, vocals, sampling, mixing, co-production, and album artwork Trivia: • The track was designed to recall the band’s earlier chillout material from the early 2000s. • The guitar solo was performed in a single take to preserve its spontaneous, emotive quality. • The cover photography and artwo