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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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Wistful & Grave: “Another Dirtbag” by Bonheur

“Another Dirtbag” by Bonheur

Bonheur, @Gerrit Wohnsdorf
Today, we pursue our musical exploration of the indie pop/rock genre and encounter Bonheur, a band from Stuttgart and Berlin. Their debut song, entitled “Another Dirtbag”, came out last Friday. “Another Dirtbag” deals with the negative emotions that life engenders and urges the listener to confront their frustration, self-doubt, or isolation and contemplate their repressed anger. 
The song challenges our performance-driven society and prompts us to examine our mental health. In the chorus, a despondent mood prevails, and a hummed melody communicates more than one initially perceives. It reflects a sort of flight from meaninglessness. At the end, one recognises that one is merely one of many who seek a scapegoat. 
Musically, Bonheur operates with “Another Dirtbag” in the realm of indie rock with subtle pop inflections. Drums and bass provide the basis on which the guitar harmonises with gentle synth sounds and produces a flawless ambience for the vocals
Superb indie material from Germany, one might say. A wistful song with a grave undertone. “Another Dirtbag” by Bonheur is an impressive debut!





Photo credit: @Gerrit Wohnsdorf


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