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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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“Over Here Over There” by S.J. Armstrong

“Over Here Over There” by S.J. Armstrong

The term DIY is one that S.J. Armstrong can undoubtedly wear with pride in the music scene, as he has virtually created his latest album, “Over Here Over There,” single-handedly. On his third album, he not only took charge of all the sound engineering, mixing, and mastering, but also played most of the instruments himself. 
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To leave nothing to chance, he also designed the cover. Naturally, he wrote and arranged all the music. It took ten months to complete and present to the audience.
Those familiar with Armstrong know what he values and what to expect. His characteristic vocal arrangements in the title track, “Over Here Over There,” immediately identify the artist. However, he has altered the soundscape: while the predecessor was edgy, this LP thrives on its mood and atmosphere. The vocal arrangements blend seamlessly into the overall sound, becoming part of a whole where the instrumentation is also given great importance. Rhodes piano, organ layers, and guitar layers combined with retro drumming create a wonderful sound.
Overall, “Over Here Over There” sounds calmer than its predecessors, with a compact and rounded sound that is not intrusive yet remains dynamic. My personal favourite on the album is “Well Known”.



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