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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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‘The Future Already Happened’: Find Yourself Aboard Shane Palko’s & Skyler Cumbia’s ‘Starship’

“Starship” by Shane Palko, Skyler Cumbia

In a world permeated by constant noise and distractions, Shane Palko, an indie-alternative-folk musician from Pennsylvania, decided to take a decisive step: He sought silence to contemplate and distance himself to discern the essence of his next artistic steps. The album “The Future Already Happened” is the resonant testament of this introspective journey. 
With his impressive discography of 15 albums, Shane Palko has long made a name for himself in the international indie music scene. His musical performances, which have taken him through 29 nations on six continents, attest to his global resonance and his status as a valued guest on the world’s stages. 
“The Future Already Happened,” his latest long-player, is characterized by lyrical depth and compositional sophistication. Lyrics marked by subtle complexity are combined with melodies that seem simple at first glance but reveal a multi-layered structure upon closer inspection. These are accompanied by restrained rhythms that give the listener space to reflect on what they have heard. 
The song “Starship,” a collaboration with Skyler Cumbia, demonstrates this very ability to embed profound lyrics into a harmonious sound world and let his talent run free. The song breathes the aforementioned dualism in every note and invites one to lean back and let the music take effect while simultaneously stimulating thought. For those who find themselves in “Starship,” 
“The Future Already Happened” is more than just a recommendation – it is the beginning of a journey on which one may also discover a piece of oneself.




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