In today’s edition, we brew up a mixture of forward-thinking electronica and velvety dream pop. A blend of darker pop shades and bright instrumental highlights, finished off with goosebump-inducing fragility.
Planet Opal
I’ve Heard Brian Eno in the McDonald’s Fridge
Italian electronic duo Planet Opal project fluorescent lights onto a punkish dancefloor. I’ve Heard Brian Eno in the McDonald’s Fridge is quirky, almost childishly playful. A surreal and dense post-disco sound with a touch of psychedelia.
The Mary Onettes
Tears to an ocean
Meandering between dream pop and indie rock, Swedish band The Mary Onettes reflect on fears and doubts in their beautifully flowing Tears to an ocean. A shimmering melancholy meets a poignant saxophone to elevate the song to opulence.
Tom Silkman
Farewell
Farewell isn’t a goodbye but the last ambassador of Tom Silkman’s upcoming album Bringer Of The Sky—an instrumental work dominated by the lap steel guitar. Silkman’s sound combines jazzy vibes, Oriental motives, and Krautrock to an exciting cocktail.
Aestetic
Issue
Aestetic, a dark pop artist, found initial success overseas, remaining relatively obscure in Switzerland. His new single Issues might change that: A stripped-down composition, massive synth drones, pop’s catchiness, and a charismatic voice show his potential.
Bianca Steck
Wild
Taken from Bianca Steck’s debut album, Wild is a haunting and fragile artpop song with folk and country influences. Exceptionally well orchestrated, the sound is still second to the captivating storytelling in Steck’s lyrics. Goosebumps guaranteed.
