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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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When Love’s Illusion Shatters: “Bitten” by Cate Kileva

“Bitten” by Cate Kileva

In the world of music, it is often the emotional resonance that makes a song unforgettable. “Bitten” by Cate Kileva is one such piece that captivates not only with its sound but also with its story. It is a song that captures the torn feelings between love and betrayal, closeness and estrangement, translating them into a sonic echo that lingers long and is as intense as life itself.
Photography by Caitlin Worthington, Design by Studio Papa
“Bitten” is a lyrical portrait of a relationship marked by seduction and deception. One is drawn in by the intensity of love and the dependency on another person. Yet, ultimately, this connection proves to be painful and deceptive, and one finds oneself a stranger in one’s own life, bitten by the lie of a loved one. That’s the theme of the song “Bitten” by Cate Kileva, which has been around for a few months, but this has absolutely nothing to do with its quality, as the passage of time is no measure for it. 
Cate Kileva? Some will ask. Cate Kileva marks the beginning of a sensational project in the realm of ambient indie-electronic music, distinguished by its emotional depth and creative innovation. The pseudonym of Australian indie musician Catherine Traicos stands for an excursion into the world of experimental sounds, characterized by a captivating and dreamy atmosphere that ensnares listeners and transports them to unknown musical realms. 
And in this sonic mood, we also find “Bitten” again, melancholic, lonely, and perhaps even dark. Alternative dark pop that moves. Love blinds, deception alienates, a painful dance begins, and in the background of the scene, “Bitten” plays.





Produced by Catherine Traicos
Mixed and Mastered by Stuart Stuart at Analog Heart

Photography by Caitlin Worthington
Design by Studio Papa

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