Hidden Dangers: “Without You” by The Octopus Division

September 16, 2024

Hidden Dangers: “Without You” by The Octopus Division

“Without You” by The Octopus Division

Matt Muncie, also known as The Octopus Division, released his latest single “Without You” last Friday. The melancholic synth-pop track, with delightful 80s nuances, tells a story that many of us have experienced or could experience, guiding us through a world full of emotions.

The story is about someone who recognises their mistakes and feels the need to break away from a relationship that no longer fulfils them. They reflect on the changes that time brings and find solace in people who truly understand them. Through an inner transformation, they realise that the past is an indispensable part of them and that they are valuable both with and without the relationship. This journey of self-discovery and letting go leads them to new inner strength and self-acceptance.

This theme is executed in an authentic 80s synth-pop style, with the sound selection once again being excellent and the vocals have that beautiful melancholy that is so typical of The Octopus Division. Despite the song being over five minutes long, it has no weak points. The listener is captivated throughout the entire duration, as the melodies continually build and keep the story going both lyrically and musically. With “Without You,” Matt Muncie once again demonstrates his musical prowess and brings modern nostalgia into our homes, hearts and souls!

bandcamp spotify instagram youtube

NenesButler - Indie Music Blog

ListenNOW! "Misery" from the new album CASUALTY by Straight Razor

#DanceNOW! Double Triangle, Carlos Ucedda - "I adore you (Double Triangle Remix)"

If the song sounds familiar to you now, we have already presented Carlos Ucedda and ‘I adore you’ once before; back then, the song was still very 80s (greetings to Luke Tangerine at this point). Together with Double Triangle, they take a step further into the 90s. You could almost say: ‘I adore you’ has arrived in the golden era of techno. The remix shows Double Triangle in top form, with good progression that keeps up the tension and simultaneously proves that, together with Carlos Ucedda, they can also capture the 90s flair magnificently and present it in the style of the 2000s. Great Remix of a fantastic Song by the end of the year!

OUTNOW! Dichtboi - "Wer bin ich¿"

"Wer bin ich¿" zeigt eine tiefe Identitätskrise und Sinnsuche des Menschen. Dichtboi symbolisiert den verzweifelten Versuch, der Realität durch Illusionen zu entfliehen. Der Text erinnert daran, dass wahrer Mut darin besteht, sich den Herausforderungen des Lebens zu stellen und Erfüllung innerhalb der realen Grenzen zu suchen, oder es wird zur Flucht in eine andere Welt, die leider oft nur einen Ausweg kennt. Und so bleibt am Ende der Beginn einer neuen Ebene der Existenz. Nachdenkliches von Dichtboi zum Jahresende.

#ListenNOW! ‘Impulsein (ft. Micheline van Hautem)’ by Jean-Philippe Ruelle

Who hasn't experienced the initial excitement of new love? Intense and pulsating. Everything is new, and there is so much to discover. Jean-Philippe Ruelle picks up on this theme and stages it in ‘Impulsein’. While the first part is still characterised by this positive hectic pace, the second part plunges us into a continuation dominated by passion. The vocals and instrumentation are given great impetus by the sophisticated arrangement and bring a great deal of musical depth. ‘Impulsein’ by Jean-Philippe Ruelle and the beauty of an instrumental.

Music Blog Search

NenesButler - Indie Music Blog

Featured

INDIE TOP 40 - BEST OF INDIE! - 21.Dec.24

Hidden Dangers: “Without You” by The Octopus Division

“Without You” by The Octopus Division

Video of the WEEK! Ullrson - "Odin's Wild Hunt [Ullrson Records]"

#WatchNOW: Sueños de un tulpa - "Luto - Sueños de un Tulpa (Official AI Video)"

Artists of the Week! - The Playlist