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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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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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