Upper Strata, The - Celestial Vagabonds LP (Limited Edition Marbled Vinyl & Graphic Novel)

The 2025 album and graphic novel from the Swiss indie-electronic duo The Upper Strata, blending shoegaze, dream-pop & synth wave.

Dive into the stories of the Celestial Vagabonds, a collection of exciting tales from a distant galaxy! Sometimes fantastic, once and a while strangely familiar, but always vibrant and whimsical. Adventure, mystery and humor form a spectacular menagerie of tales. Celestial Vagabonds, merges music, storytelling, and visual art, drawing inspiration from sci-fi, noir, and fantasy.

With previous releases incorporating elaborate printed companions, this new graphic novel and soundtrack hybrid continues their tradition of blending media to create immersive experiences.

The text of the novel at times comes from song lyrics featured on the album. Images and narratives described in some of the songs are illustrated in the graphic novel. Hopefully the big celestial sounds compliment the reading experience if enjoyed together.