ইউরোপীয় ইলেক্ট্রো-পপ জুটির নতুন একক "স্ট্রেঞ্জার" সোমবার মুক্তি পাবে।
“The release is a brooding delivery of vocalist Ann’s lyrics and songwriting built into a poignant composition by lead producer Alexander. Boasting character and personality, the latest single sets the stage for the duo to gain further prominence in 2024.”
– Earmilk
”Art decorated in music, it transports the listener elsewhere through synth-pop hypnosis, and the return to reality at the track’s conclusion is a dramatic and frustrating thump back to our normal surroundings.”
– Vanyaland
“This duo, Ann and Alexander, have a knack for blending catchy pop with a cinematic feel that’s pretty rare and cool. They remind you a bit of CHVRCHES and Boy Harsher, but with a twist that’s all their own.”
– CULTR
“The track delves into the shadows of [the characters’] love story, a complex dance where the desire to break free collides with an irresistible pull, creating a vortex of torment and vitality,” the band says. Elaborating on the magnetism of dysfunctional relationships. They add, “Despite their yearning to escape, each attempt only draws them back into the vicious cycle, a paradoxical realm that both torments and breathes life into their existence. The music mirrors this tumultuous relationship, offering a hauntingly beautiful reflection of the individuals’ struggle to break free from a toxic yet life-sustaining bond.”
Embodying the obsession portrayed in the lyrics, the production and instrumentation of “Stranger” and its hypnotic vocals and melody churn and burrow deep into your heart where its themes of control and freedom echo and bump against your own memories of love and loss.
To complement these themes, Close to Monday unveils their latest cinematic creation, a film noir-inspired music video that seamlessly integrates their signature choreography with the evocative soundscape of the song. It’s a journey to another dimension. The fusion of mesmerizing light displays, contemporary choreography, and harmonious music captivates the viewer offering a fresh perspective on reality.
Watch Stranger here:
Being enthralled by a dysfunctional relationship is something that everyone can relate to and the very human lyrics in “Stranger” thrillingly complement the impersonal insistence of the industrial gear with a refrain that is unmistakably organic and equally seductive and menacing.
“Your voice is an air / My personal stranger / Feel you everywhere / My personal stranger / My voice is your way / My personal stranger / Go on a whim / My personal stranger…”
Echoing the instrumentation of the “Pretty Hate Machine” era of Nine Inch Nails,” with a chorus reminiscent of Boy Harsher and CHVRCHES, CTM points haunting synth-pop in a tantalizingly eerie and vibrant new direction. Using a collection of vintage analog and modular synthesizers (Moog DFAM, winter modular eloquence, modular by beat ppl trinity, Apollo view, piston Honda industrial electronics + more), Alexander crafts mesmerizing, machine-perfect beats that conjures a relentlessly churning and swirling soundscape for Ann’s obsessive lyrics and moody vocals to soar in.
Close to Monday music is a guide for people who are on a journey, exploring themselves or the surrounding world. Each of the band’s tracks communicates a ‘photo of feelings’ – a ready-made image, a situation reflecting their perception of things happening in the surrounding world and inside themselves, emotional experiences that are familiar to everyone.
Keep up to date and follow Close to Monday.
More About Close to Monday
The European duo consisting of singer/songwriter Ann & musical producer Alexander has been amassing a dedicated following of fans drawn to their distinct sound, seamlessly blending elements comparable to CHVRCHES and Boy Harsher while forging a musical identity uniquely their own.
Since their start, Close To Monday has already achieved impressive milestones, securing top 3 placements in the Deutsche Alternative Charts with their albums “Interference” and “Secret Wishes”. Additionally, their music videos for songs such as “Guns” have won at international film festivals in London, Rome, and Paris. The band recorded collaborative tracks with significant persons in the electronic music scene such as AKA AKA, Biicla, Dirty Doering, and Mollono. Bass, and Ron Flatter.
The band’s title was not chosen by chance. Their music transfers listeners into the last minutes of sleep before Monday comes, when serenity and joy begin to intertwine with the awareness of reality – but there is still time for wandering and reflection.
The band has also unveiled their new logo: inspired by the laconic sensuality of the Scandinavian runes, CTM chose the symbols ‘kenaz’ (strength), ‘teiwaz’ (success), and ‘dagaz’ (flow of time). Since ancient times, these runes have protected wanderers from evil, shielding them on their way, and helping them to find strength in desperate times.
Close to Monday music is a journey – both from country to country, and from one feeling to another.
More critical praise for Close to Monday
“Close To Monday stands out as a beacon of originality and depth.”
– Daily Beat
“Emerging electronic pop/rock duo Close To Monday have proven they can do it all, from thrilling four on the floor hits to dystopian, Blade Runner-esque tracks that seem to melt your mind in the most beautiful way.”
– Your EDM
“Their approach to music is like painting a picture, each note adding a stroke of color to their sonic canvas.”
– The Music Ninja
Follow Close To Monday: ওয়েবসাইট | ইনস্টাগ্রাম | টুইটার | ফেসবুক | ইউটিউব
