A Beacon School (the dream pop project of New York-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Patrick J. Smith) recently announced his much anticipated first full-length in five years, yoyo, and today shares the fourth track from the record with a lyric video for “KITM” or “keep it to myself.” A Beacon School has also announced their album release show for yoyo, on Thurs. Oct. 26 at Elsewhere (Zone One).

Of “KITM” Smith says: “On “KITM”, ‘Keep It To Myself’ abbreviated, I’m very much talking to myself, voicing my frustrations with how long it takes me to do anything. I have all these plans and ideas and frustrations, but never act on them. It’s kind of a pep talk to say “hurry up and do something!””

The official follow-up to his beloved debut Cola, Smith takes his sound even further with 10 tracks that are an untainted exploration of the unconscious artistic self and the oscillation of time.

Smith began making music as A Beacon School in 2009. A home-recorded demo single was released in 2011, and a self-titled EP by a full-band lineup appeared near the end of 2012. Smith notably played with bands such as Modern Rivals and Bluffing, and currently works with Parquet Courts’ Max Savage as part of Maxband.

yoyo release show:

10/26 Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere (Zone One)

Stream “KITM” HERE.