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Refined neon electro house: ‘ICU’ by Luke Tangerine & Kate Pending

‘ICU’ by Luke Tangerine & Kate Pending Luke Tangerine's output this year has been enormous, and he is not going to miss the opportunity to top it up just before Christmas. ‘ICU’ is the name of the new electro meets house music banger, which is almost unbeatable in terms of elegance. In this collaboration between Luke Tangerine and Kate Pending , both are in top form. One reason for this is certainly that both are masters of their craft and don't think in terms of genre boundaries.  ‘ICU’ manages to get stuck in my ear canals immediately, and not just because of the 80s/90s tendency that is definitely there. It's the combination that creates this. Synth aesthetics combined with a drum machine that plays up its retro charm and an irresistible bassline make for a soundscape that may sound a little vintage, but definitely has the strengths of the present.  In this fascinating soundscape, in which there are so many inconspicuous details to discover, Kate Pending seems to fe...
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A Dance between Hope and Disillusionment: “Pollen” by tOOjim

“Pollen” by tOOjim

tOOjim, a creative jack-of-all-trades from Manchester, UK, with roots in the East Midlands, is a true multi-talent. As a multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, and DJ, his musical journey began in loud punk bands and jungle productions. 
Today, he shares his passion for music with young students as a music teacher at various primary schools. His sound, inspired by greats like Arthur Russell, Burial, J Dilla, Joy Division, Steve Monite, Patti Smith, Kraftwerk, Nina Simone, and Leonard Cohen, skillfully combines elements of new wave, post-punk, and 80s disco. 
With “Pollen,” he delivers his next track, which is sure to impress. The content describes a journey through the depths of the human soul - a dance through a chaotic world, searching for purity and battling inner demons. tOOjim reflects on lost youth, disappointed expectations, and the search for identity. Despite the melancholy and confusion, a longing for meaning and connection remains. It is a poetic dance between hope and disillusionment in an ever-spinning world. 
The lyrics are presented in an alternative pop style with a slight new wave influence and are of a high standard, providing an appropriate musical backdrop. In “Pollen,” tOOjim creates an acoustic composition that guides listeners on a profound exploration of the nuances of human existence, eliciting prolonged reflection long after the final note fades.



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