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"Sleepless" by CØLDSTAR  

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• Label: ZOEY RECORDS
• Music by: Martin baumann, Michael freund
• Lyrics by: martin baumann
• Vocals by: Martin baumann
• Mixed by: SLADE TEMPLETON (CRYING VESSEL, DEAD ASTRONAUTS)
• Mastered by: SLADE TEMPLETON (CRYING VESSEL, DEAD ASTRONAUTS)
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• Audio Production Technique: Hybrid (Some digital / Some analog)
• DAWs used:
  Logic Pro
• Plugin Brands used:
  Arturia
  Native Instruments
  Universal Audio

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Track Popularity: NEW

 

 

"Now this finding is a very peculiar one, what happens when you blend modern synthpop, synthwave, darkwave, and a deep gothic-infused vocal style? CØLDSTAR; an electronic music duo from Switzerland that excels in this fusion of various electronic styles and imprints an elegant edge in their most recent release: the captivating and evocative 'Sleepless'.

First impression is that this is a vanguardist project that firmly seeks to establish a fresh alternative in the extremely competitive modern electronic music scene. The duo skillfully shines with this song, taking some risks in the nuanced mix of dark styles, and ultimately 'Sleepless' achieves a thrilling atmosphere that awakes the listener's curiosity for more of it.

The core of the track sometimes takes a minimalistic approach usually found on more synthwave tracks, but they manage to stir the wheel more towards synthpop with more classic synth patches and enigmatic melodies, navigating between the styles modestly. We loved the balance between the drums sounds, classic bass sound, and the eerie pads in the chorus, even at times creating the impression that the vocalist is elegantly pleading inside a dark cathedral.

What finally gives the duo's music a unique character is the obscure and deep tone of the vocals, which in moments are reminiscent of legendary cult bands like Clan of Xymox, And One, and even an earlier Peter Murphy, but recognizing that the band outputs their own original dark and mysterious style.

Please watch the official video below and don't forget to follow CØLDSTAR to continue enjoying the fresh infusion of dark electronic elements they have to offer!

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by Synthpop Your World on Wed 06 Dec 2023

 

 

SYW Overall SCORE: AMAZING

INSIDE THE TRACK: [artist's commentary]

Idea behind the song: Many people today tend to focus almost exclusively on negative aspects of their lives or their surroundings. This may be due to the stress of everyday life or the many negative news items and the abundance of information, which means that they are not present in the moment and therefore no longer notice the small positive things around them. However, the most beautiful things in life are usually very close to us, but we often overlook them. Sometimes it takes a little patience to recognise and appreciate them. When you discover them, hold on to them. We hope that after listening to the song "Sleepless", people will increasingly see the beauty in life and be more mindful. This means being present in the moment and consciously paying attention to what is happening around you, appreciating the moment and discovering the beauty in small things. Recording Process: We wanted to write a song that skilfully combines melancholy and confidence. Simply describing these two feelings with metaphorical lyrics, harmonies, melodies, dynamics and instruments was the big challenge. We approached the final result over several versions and it was important for us to feel the emotional nuances in the music and experiment creatively with the different musical elements to convey the desired feelings of melancholy and confidence.