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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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From Vintage Tapes to Modern Waves: SFMD’s ‘Diving Board’ Revives the '80s!

“Diving Board” by SFMD

Emerging from the vibrant heart of Liège, a band has surfaced, encapsulating the quintessence of a nostalgic epoch with a contemporary flourish. SFMD, an illustrious Belgian collective hailing from the Francophone sector, has been meticulously sculpting a distinct niche within the musical cosmos, harmonizing an eclectic fusion of Synthwave and pop elements. Incepted in the twilight of the 2000s, SFMD has unveiled two auditory compilations that have garnered acclamation from aficionados within Belgium and the international expanse.
The ensemble’s constituents are progenies of the 1980s, a decade enshrined within their sonic creations. Their oeuvre is a homage to the emblematic resonances, harmonies, and visual artistry of their formative years. Esteemed bands such as Depeche Mode, Talk Talk, Duran Duran, coupled with virtuosos like David Bowie and Giorgio Moroder, have indelibly influenced their artistic odyssey. 
SFMD’s most recent oeuvre, “Diving Board,” unveiled in 2024, unveils a more somber facet of the band’s musical spectrum. This composition harbors profound significance, as it was conceived nearly three decades prior, embodying a fragment of their storied past. Now, it has been bestowed with the consummate interpretation, poised to claim its venerable position within their forthcoming Retrowave/Synthwave anthology, slated for release in 2025.
With an unwavering commitment to revivifying the essence of their cherished era, SFMD’s “Diving Board” is not merely a revivalist piece but a testament to their innovative pop-infused Synthwave genre. It’s a reverent ode to the '80s, a time capsule that they fervently preserve. This track is not a simple actuation of the nostalgia mechanism, it is a reimagining, a re-recording of history with their signature pop panache, ensuring that the pulse of the '80s continues to resonate within the Synthwave tableau.



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