“Somewhere between psychedelic pop and atmospheric indie rock, you’ll find Maxton Hunter carving out a niche of his own, all the while staying as dreamy as can be. Once you connect the dots within the lyricism, you’ll realize just how much attention to detail went into every passing moment. As psych pop lovers and enthusiasts, this scratches that itch in an almost unexplainable way.”
“Maxton Hunter invites you into his own mystical, moving, and passionate sonic world… peacefully greeted with smooth pop-folk instrumentals that glitter and drone through our speakers with the sweetest melodies.”
"A slice of West Coast euphoria.”
"Brings mesmerizing melody to an undeserving world.”
"Multiple talents with a strong desire to push his creative boundaries and create enjoyable, feel-good songs.”
“As classically soul-stirring as Chris Isaak and as compellingly contemporary as a pop-styled Courtney Barnett, Maxton Hunter extends psychedelic indie Cali warmth across the stratosphere. He could very well be the last of the great dreamers.”
“Wonderful music for endless bittersweet summer vibe; really effective in reducing anxiety and agitation.”
The Best Ambient on Bandcamp: September 2023
“After jamming a few times in Ryan Pollie’s home studio, the Academy Of Light crew gathered to record their first release, Open Air. As an homage to Quaker philosophy, the members played only when they felt compelled. The 40-minute end result is dense, yet airy; strings, woodwinds, cymbals, and modular bloops are just a few of the notable sounds that peek through the smokey aural haze. The warm, grandiose piece presents a cinematic spin on Californian improvisation.”