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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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'(Ça S'en Vient) It's Coming Can You Feel It' by Stephen Dowd

'(Ça S'en Vient) It's Coming Can You Feel It' by Stephen Dowd

Today, '(Ça S'en Vient) It's Coming Can You Feel It' brings a touch of nostalgia to the lanes of Indie Street. Stephen Dowd, a Canadian songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario, has just released this single. 
Mid-90s dance pop that reminds me of Take That at times. A good opener with strings, dramatic vocals, and a classic 90s house piano provides a good tempo. A relentlessly driving bass drum brings the track into the present and is reminiscent of Calvin Harris or David Guetta. The good arrangement keeps things interesting; 'Highs' and 'Lows' are skilfully staged and ensure that '(Ça S'en Vient) It's Coming Can You Feel It' never sounds boring. 
In terms of content, the song is about interpersonal exploration, with two students putting aside their books and studying each other. In this sense, real learning is a combination of rational study, human interaction and the emotional bonds that develop over a lifetime. With '(Ça S'en Vient) It's Coming Can You Feel It', there's a great good vibes indie dance-pop track from Stephen Dowd at the end of the year, adding another exclamation point to his musical vita!



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