We Speak Indie Artist
Aistis Shares The Beautiful Track “Plateau Botticelli”
Aistis, the enigmatic musical maestro hailing from the crossroads of Lithuania and Canada, is about to unveil a sonic masterpiece that transcends boundaries. His latest single, “Plateau Botticelli”, serves as the tantalizing prelude to his upcoming album ‘Clay’, promising a journey through the depths of human emotion and introspection.
Crafted from the confines of his home studio, ‘Clay’ emerged as a cathartic exploration of love, illusion, ego, and pain. Aistis’ lyrical prowess shines through as he navigates the complexities of relationships with wit and candor, inviting listeners to delve into a world where vulnerability meets resilience. “Plateau Botticelli” perfectly embodies the essence of the album.
When asked about how it feel to have his new track out to the world, Aistis has the following to share.
“It feels strange yet exciting to have “Plateau Botticelli” out in the world. It’s been a very insular process making the album “Clay” (that “Plateau Botticelli” is the first single from), so to have it shared and heard around the world has been one of celebration and beauty but also one of subtle grief through the letting go of something that is no longer only yours. Sort of like a send off to a metaphorical child that is graduating and moving away from home for the first time. You feel proud and know that this is the natural order of things, but it is layered with many emotions. To summarize, I’m feeling pretty good! hahaha.
Like with any art, I think it is counter-productive to tell people exactly what they should feel or take away from something, so long as they feel connected or moved by it. Catharsis is always the goal, and I hope the listener can feel a little lighter, seen, connected, or understood in the same way the many songs I love have helped and made me feel throughout my life.”
Photo credit: Sophia Perras
Aaron makes music about meaningful topics that rocks and grooves – and sometimes it even skanks on a rock steady beat!
His new song ‘Geeks’ has been released on all major music platforms on November 15th. It is an anthem for the heroes of the digital age: computer nerds, also known as geeks. It is driven by an off-beat ska guitar, a sticky bass line and a groovy brass section. The icing on the cake is a jazzy saxophone solo.
“I have always loved Ska, I even saw the Specials, the Selecter and Madness live in their heydays”, says Aaron. “I chose the topic although I am not a geek myself, but I have a lot of sympathy for them. Geeks are often frowned upon because they can be socially awkward, but they are the ones who are building a better world. So I think they deserve an anthem.”
The music video is mostly made up of typography, minimalistic ASCII graphics and heavily pixelated images – it surely looks geeky! Watch it here:
Aaron writes catchy songs that are made for people who like meaningful, uplifting topics and guitar-driven, hand-made sounds. His musical journey started young but it wasn’t until he discovered Bitcoin and became so invested in it that he used music to express his new found joy.
“It’s mostly rock music, with excursions into funk, soul and other styles I grew up with. In general, it’s guitar-driven and hand-made, often with a punkish energy and beatlesque harmonies. What all my songs have in common are meaningful lyrics about being in the here and now, about transforming disturbing emotions into wisdom, about being in the flow, things like that.” says Aaron in an interview.
“I have always been making music and writing songs, starting with a punk rock band when I was 15. However, I never saw it as a career. I played in several bands in my teenage years and my early twenties, but after my media studies in Berlin and Rio de Janeiro I focused on other things. I first worked in TV production and then founded one of the first Internet agencies in Germany. I discovered Bitcoin in 2011 and became fascinated by it. I wrote five books about it, made lots of promotional videos and educational series for Bitcoin and blockchain companies, and organised events. I even wrote some songs about Bitcoin, which became quite popular in the community, like my Reggaeton about the Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. People always liked that my songs are catchy and provocative. It was by the end of 2023 that I decided to go full in on music. It’s what I enjoy the most, so now I want to fully follow my passion.”
Since May 2024, his songs have been streamed more than 250,000 times on Spotify and his music videos have been viewed more than 350,000 times on YouTube.
Read more about Aaron King: http://aaron-koenig.net/press/
-
We Speak Entertainment1 week ago$um1: The Enigmatic Artist Redefining Music
-
We Speak Music1 week agoCopper Lungs explores bold new sounds with their latest track Pieces of Me
-
We Speak Music4 days agoTony DeYoung: Defying Doubt, Redefining Success
-
We Speak Entertainment3 days agoCONAN O’BRIEN TO HOST 97TH OSCARS®