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From Vintage Tapes to Modern Waves: SFMD’s ‘Diving Board’ Revives the '80s!

“Diving Board” by SFMD Emerging from the vibrant heart of Liège , a band has surfaced, encapsulating the quintessence of a nostalgic epoch with a contemporary flourish. SFMD, an illustrious Belgian collective hailing from the Francophone sector, has been meticulously sculpting a distinct niche within the musical cosmos, harmonizing an eclectic fusion of Synthwave and pop elements. Incepted in the twilight of the 2000s, SFMD has unveiled two auditory compilations that have garnered acclamation from aficionados within Belgium and the international expanse. The ensemble’s constituents are progenies of the 1980s,  a decade enshrined within their sonic creations. Their oeuvre is a homage to the emblematic resonances, harmonies, and visual artistry of their formative years. Esteemed bands such as Depeche Mode, Talk Talk, Duran Duran, coupled with virtuosos like David Bowie and Giorgio Moroder, have indelibly influenced their artistic odyssey.   SFMD’s most recent oeuvre, “Diving Board,” un
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Hypnotic Electro flows out of the attic: "First Breath" by apanorama

apanorama

... is an electronic duo from Nuremberg/Germany. Nora and Michael started making music together shortly after they became a couple. They’ve set up their studio in the attic of their house, where they get in the flow together. Nora writes the songs on the piano, Michael implements them into electronic music in his studio.
Nora’s experimental, polyphonic vocals (for which she uses a loop machine), driving beats and spheric synth harmonies create an intimate and danceable atmosphere at their live performances. ​Since May 2022 apanorama is part of BY.on Elektro, a promotion of excellence program in electronic dance music in Bavaria by Verband für Popkultur in Bayern e.V.




apanorama is ...?

... an electronic duo from Nuremberg/Germany. Nora writes the songs on the piano, Michael implements them into electronic music in his studio.
Nora’s experimental, polyphonic vocals (for which she uses a loop machine), driving beats and spheric synth harmonies create an intimate and danceable atmosphere at their live performances.


How did you get into music, what were your first steps?

Nora and Michael started making music together shortly after they became a couple. They’ve set up their studio in the attic of their house, where they get in the flow together.
Michael had studied Bansuri (a classical Indian flute) during a long stay in India. Nora used to write songs for herself on the piano, but didn´t get a chance to release or perform them until they started apanorama.

What was/is in your opinion the last "big thing" in music history?

Huge electronic festival/gatherings/ experimental societies like Burning Man


I have read that you are a couple, how do you manage it if you are not on the same line?

We definitely have our fights, but after a short while we get together again and find solutions and compromises… our processes are probably more intense than for other bands!


Your talents besides music are ...?

Nora is an artist and she also teaches Art in school. Michael is a graphic designer and he loves Yoga.


What’s next for you?

We will be releasing our album on September 16th, two more singles and music videos will come out in the weeks before. Some nice gigs are planned as well: Bardentreffen and nbg.pop, both in Nuremberg.
The fact that we are now part of the BY.on Electro – a promotion in Electronic Dance Music in Bavaria – will also open some doors for us in the near future!






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