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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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Icarus Emerged (Alt Version): The Song That Blends Shoegaze and Dream Pop into a Sonic Adventure

Icarus Emerged (Alt Version) by Holding Hour & Skinny Dippers

When two talented singers from distinct bands cross paths in a songwriting course, they spark a musical collaboration that results in ‘Icarus Emerged’, a stunning song that masterfully combines shoegaze and dreampop elements into a fuzzy and blissful sonic journey. 
Marissa Kephart (Holding Hour) and Ryan Gross (Skinny Dippers) followed the guidance of Ellen Kempner of Palehound to join forces and create a song that showcases their dreamy and captivating vocals, their tension-filled and powerful guitars and drums, and their crunchy and energetic sound. 
‘Icarus Emerged’ is a song that will lift you up and make you soar. The song immerses the listener in a dreamy and textured soundscapes,  while also delivering a powerful and noisy sonic blast. The vocals are soft and ethereal, often melting into the layers of instruments and effects. The song also has a mystical and transcendent mood that evokes the myth of Icarus.





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