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  ‘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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Get the balance right: "M2M" by Romi O

Romi O

Romi O

... is a singer and songwriter who puts creativity and passion first. Her most recent studio work is an amazing new release titled "M2M" (produced by NY based producer Daniel Blonde), and it feels like the culmination of a truly one-of-a-kind musical journey. For this reason, understanding the flow of this track requires a bit of a backstory about the artist. This is actually the second single from her upcoming debut album, which is expected to be released later in 2023.

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"M2M" stands out as an example of Romi O's art and musical craft. On the one hand, this song has a very catchy and gripping main melody to it. On the other, the song has a hypnotic, mesmerizing groove with angular guitar riffs, as well as some deep bass synth lines. The song deals with the idea of always being ready to question life choices and decisions and approaching everything without the fear of taking things too seriously.
It’s important to find a balance, and the song is a very poignant observation of the fleeting nature of the path we carve for ourselves in life with our choices. This thought process holds very true for artists, especially as many creatives constantly question their purpose and their work. The song’s music video feels like another layer. In a way, it is another approach to telling the story, and it offers a visual representation of the core concept that drives this release. The song features some punchy electronic sounds, as well as organic elements such as vocals and guitars to round up the wide palette of sonic colors on this song.

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Eingängig und hypnotisierend zugleich, Romi O's neueste Single "M2M" vermag zu begeistern. Es ist der zweite Vorbote zu ihrem Debutalbum, welches in diesem Jahr erscheinen soll. Hochkarätiger Indie-Art-Pop, dem das Thema "Gleichgewicht im Leben" zugrunde liegt. 
Der Song handelt von der Idee, immer bereit zu sein, Lebensentscheidungen oder auch allgemeine Entscheidungen zu hinterfragen, da diese unseren Weg im Leben bereiten. Musikalisch kann die Kombination aus kantiger Rhythmussektion und catchy Melodie beeindrucken. Fazit: Romi O gelingt mit "M2M" ein sparkling "out of the box" Gem.




Photographer: Caroline King (Cover), Si Fish

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