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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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‘As The Crow Flies (ft. Manu)’ by Neon Radiation, RogueFX

‘As The Crow Flies (ft. Manu)’ by  Neon Radiation, RogueFX 

‘As The Crow Flies (ft. Manu)’ by  Neon Radiation, RogueFX
The special thing about it is that ‘As The Crow Flies’, as the release is called, contains the signature of all three. We have synthpop from the 80s and 90s, which shines through strongly thanks to Andrew Wood (aka RogueFX), structures from early dance electro Pop with a contemporary flair where I assume Neon Radiation is responsible, and, to top it all off, there are fantastic vocals by Manu that take us back to the open-plan discos of days gone by. 
‘As The Crow Flies’ is elegant dance-pop with vintage nuances that still sound fresh. A wonderful end-of-year release from a collaboration that I would love to hear more of, because it is simply superbly made and sounds so sophisticated that it inspires me enormously. ‘As The Crow Flies’ by Neon Radiation, RogueFX, and Manu is a highlight at the end of the year!

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