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Electro-Pop’s Poet of Pain: Me & Melancholy Releases ‘Tears In The Rain’

‘Tears In The Rain’  by  Me & Melancholy Whenever there’s a new release from Me & Melancholy , it fills us with anticipation. This time, the artist paints a compelling portrait of human vulnerability and the complexity of interpersonal relationships.  ‘Tears In The Rain’ succeeds in capturing the essence of ephemeral beauty and the pain of the inevitable, expressing it through music. The dynamics of estrangement, articulated in the lines ‘I’m not able to reach you ’ and ‘ the more I try, the further I push you away ’, reflect a tragic irony. It feels like a dance of approach and withdrawal, prompting listeners to contemplate the paradoxes that often occur in our most intimate relationships.  The artist’s signature melancholic tone conveys a plea for acceptance and an attempt to bridge the gap created by misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Musically, Peter Ehrling navigates familiar territory, once again leveraging it to his advantage by capturing the emotional depth.   ‘Tears
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From the shadows of addiction to a dreamlike reality: “Dreams Made Of Snowflakes (Album)” by Booster Fawn

“Dreams Made Of Snowflakes” by Booster Fawn [DE]

Mit ihrem kürzlich erschienenen Album “Dreams Made Of Snowflakes” präsentiert sich die kanadische Indie-Rock-Band Booster Fawn als eine eindrucksvolle musikalische Kraft. Die Band, die aus Joshua Seguin (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Eric Desjardins (electric guitar), Elie Madison (basse), Alex Gaudio (drums on the record), and Jeremy Tremblay (live drums) besteht, kreiert einen einzigartigen Musikstil, den sie als “Heart Rock” bezeichnen. Dabei verbinden sie Elemente aus Folk, Pop und Rock mit emotionalen Texten, die von persönlichen Erfahrungen und Erkenntnissen zeugen.
Der Opener “Dear Sun, It’s Been So Long” eröffnet das Album mit einer packenden Darstellung einer zerbrochenen Beziehung, die nach einer Wiederbelebung verlangt. Die musikalische Umsetzung ist meisterhaft und vermittelt eine schwere und melancholische Atmosphäre. 
“All I need is you” strahlt die Leichtigkeit eines Robert Smith in seiner Glanzzeit aus. Der Titelsong drückt die Traurigkeit und das Gefühl aus, in einer Welt voller Eintönigkeit und Ödnis gefangen zu sein. “Say Sorry” überzeugt mich als erster Höhepunkt des Albums durch seine Schlichtheit und Direktheit. Der Nachfolger “The Main Character Never Dies” wirkt musikalisch wie eine Weiterentwicklung seines Vorgängers. “Nothing Will Make This Easier” thematisiert das immer aktuelle Problem des Nicht-Gehört-Werdens und des Absturzes in Depressionen und Apathie. Dies wird musikalisch hervorragend eingefangen und ist sicher einer der Höhepunkte des Albums. 
“The Ballad Of Fiona Gallagher” wirkt zerbrechlich, darf es aber nicht sein, weil ihre Wurzeln zu stark und zu roh sind. “Favourite Screen”, “If I Ever Have A Child I Will Name It After You” und “What’s The Point?” runden ein perfektes Album ab, das musikalisch und textlich beeindruckt. 
‘Dreams Made Of Snowflakes’ fängt den Wechsel von den Schatten der Sucht zu einer traumhaften Realität ein, die das Potenzial mit der Vitalität eines "sauberen" Lebens verbindet. Das Thema der Kraft des Überlebens wird zu einer musikalischen Reise, inszeniert von Booster Fawn.


“Dreams Made Of Snowflakes” by Booster Fawn [EN]

With their recently released album “Dreams Made Of Snowflakes”, the Canadian indie rock band Booster Fawn presents itself as an impressive musical force. The band, consisting of Joshua Seguin (vocals, guitar, keyboard), Eric Desjardins (electric guitar), Elie Madison (basse), Alex Gaudio (drums on the record), and Jeremy Tremblay (live drums), creates a unique musical style that they call “Heart Rock”. They combine elements of folk, pop and rock with emotional lyrics that reflect personal experiences and insights. 
“Dear Sun, It’s Been So Long” opens the album with a gripping portrayal of a broken relationship that needs a revival. The musical implementation is masterful and conveys a heavy and melancholic atmosphere. Whereas “All I need is you” radiates the lightness of a Robert Smith in his prime. The title song expresses the sadness and the feeling of being trapped in a world full of monotony and barrenness. 
“Say Sorry” convinces me as the first highlight of the album with its simplicity and directness. The following “The Main Character Never Dies” sounds musically like an evolution of its predecessor. “Nothing Will Make This Easier” addresses the ever-present problem of not being heard and falling into depression and apathy. This is musically captured excellently and is certainly one of the highlights of the album. 
“The Ballad Of Fiona Gallagher” seems fragile, but it cannot be, because its roots are too strong and too raw. “Favourite Screen”, “If I Ever Have A Child I Will Name It After You” and “What’s The Point?” round off an album that impresses musically and lyrically. ‘Dreams Made Of Snowflakes’ captures the transition from the shadows of addiction to a dreamlike reality that combines the potential with the vitality of a “clean” life. The theme of the power of survival becomes a musical journey, staged by Booster Fawn.



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