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Neil Armstrong’s ‘In the Borderlands’: A Nostalgic Journey Through Love and Loss

“In the Borderlands” by Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong steps onto our blog stage for the first time as an artist. His music pays tribute to the icons of the 80s, including The Cure, Tears For Fears, Pet Shop Boys, and Howard Jones. Oscillating between the realms of Synth-Pop/Rock and New Wave, Armstrong’s transnational work, fluctuating between Spain and Scotland, is expressed in his latest piece, “In the Borderlands.” The song takes us on an introspective journey through the nuances of human relationships, unfolding the complexity of interpersonal dynamics . It exposes these nuances on the operating table of music, bringing them to life with a nostalgic touch reminiscent of the 80s, thereby endowing the work with a soul. The arrangement, inspired by the musical giants of that era, is a testament to Armstrong’s exceptional talent for composing and arranging songs. Every note, every melody in “In the Borderlands” is carefully chosen to tell a story of love: its loss and rediscovery, wit
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The Artist: Iain T. McKelvey & The Midnight Tangos - "Raise your wine"

Iain T. McKelvey & The Midnight Tangos are a steamboat chugging purposefully down the Cooks River, dodging discarded bikes and semi-submerged shopping trolleys, picking up whomever thinks they can handle the revelry along the way. Iain T. McKelvey is a storyteller, The Midnight Tangos are an extension of that story, helping shape the ideas and get them on tape. The physical and sonic expansion. Iain T. McKelvey & The Midnight Tangos are part classic, part modern, all time. Make sure you’re at the jetty waiting to enjoy the ride. 'Raise Your Wine' is defiant in it's melancholy - an ode to accepting mistakes, embracing your friends, revelling in the good times, and sharing a drink with the ones who were there throughit all. The result is an enveloping, lush and warm experience, best enjoyed with a glass of your favourite vino. So we have to say Achtung: it's rocking, it's rolling and it tells you a story so we raise our wine!!


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