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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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Fresh Finds: LUNER, GRAHMS & Ronan Furlong

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Fresh Finds

‘Kissing Away The Silence’ by LUNER

A song about a relationship characterized by uncertainty, intense feelings, and the search for comfort. The two find themselves in a kind of emotional limbo where they don’t want to commit but also can’t let go of each other. Beautifully staged in a singer-songwriter style with lots of emotion, piano, strings, etc. A song to lean back and enjoy: ‘Kissing Away The Silence’ by LUNER. (... can be found on his recently released album ‘Season 2: a story of letting go’).

‘in da mittn’ von GRAHMS 

Um die lyrischen Kompositionen der Grazer Band GRAHMS voll und ganz zu erfassen, sind Kenntnisse des steirischen Dialekts von großem Vorteil. Ihr neuestes Werk “in da mittn” ist laut der Band ein semisatirischer Beitrag zur Auseinandersetzung mit Individualismus und Egozentrik. 
Jedes Mal, wenn ich ihre Musik höre, fühle ich eine kurze, aber intensive Verbindung zum Grazer Hauptplatz. Dort hatte ich während meiner Schulzeit das Vergnügen, eine Vielzahl von Menschen zu beobachten (ihre "Spielwiese" waren bevorzugt die Würstelbuden). Leider blieb mir damals aufgrund der kurzen Zeit keine Gelegenheit, tiefere Geschichten zu spinnen, da das Läuten der “Bim” jeden gedanklichen Ausflug abrupt beendete. 
Diese Beobachtungen haben nun GRAHMS für mich übernommen und erzählen die eine oder andere Geschichte weiter oder wie sie hätte sein können. Einfach wunderbar!

‘Tied To The Mast’ by Ronan Furlong

A dynamic rock song interwoven with Celtic sounds, impressing with a captivating riff and a profound, melancholic text. Ronan Furlong tells a story of unwavering defiance and resilience against all odds. Musically brilliant, Ronan presents a track that stands out with its unexpected twists. Melodies and drama alternate, creating an energy-charged tension that culminates in a powerful finale. "Tied To The Mast" by Ronan Furlong: The courage to persevere in the face of significant challenges!

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