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‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division

  ‘The Journey’ - The Octopus Division In ‘The Journey,’ a sonic mosaic unfolds that—permeated by neon-soaked synth pads and a melody that feels like memory—is less a song than a spiritual compass. The time that relentlessly pursues us, according to ‘Time keeps chasing us every day’, is not portrayed as an enemy, but as a constant touchstone that we face with our heads held high: ‘ We won't let the rain wash us away’ . Photography, here metaphorically as a key to the past, opens doors to moments that seem long gone but live on within us. The chorus – a kind of collective mantra – describes not just a journey, but an intertwining of stories that support each other. The garden in which hopes take root becomes a symbol of what must be nurtured in order to flourish. And when ‘ our songs have lost a note or two ’, it is not a flaw, but proof of lived depth. A song that is not meant to be heard, but to be lived through – like a familiar glance at an old photo album by candlelight. b...
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Pop
New Wave
Synth Pop
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The Artist: Silas Armstrong

“Giving Up” by Silas Armstrong

He says it was written for anyone who suffered a relationship breakdown during lockdown. And this is how it sounds. Silas Armstrong, an artist based in Brixton, released “Giving Up” at the end of February. 
His vocals, which I would call close to perfect for the genre, are somewhere in the middle of commercial pop but with a slight touch of indie pop. They meet a great balanced arrangement. So we have to say: sadness and: sadness meets perfection.

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