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Close To Monday Drops Stunning New Single ‘Pray’
Close To Monday aren’t here to make throwaway club bangers—they’re here to soundtrack the inner lives of wanderers. On “Pray,” the Berlin-based duo slow things down, trading bombast for brooding synths and hushed vocals. The result is a track that feels tailor-made for the early hours: contemplative, cinematic, and quietly devastating.
The production is sparse but deliberate. Alexander lays down analogue-styled synths that pulse like veins, while minimalist percussion keeps everything moving at a hypnotic crawl. It’s the sort of sound design that rewards repeated listens, with subtle textures revealing themselves over time.
Ann’s vocal delivery is the real key. She sings as if whispering secrets to herself, her words circling back like echoes. The repetition feels ritualistic, almost trance-inducing, and gives the track its emotional core.
There’s no easy catharsis here, no big hook to chant along to. Instead, “Pray” asks you to sit in the ambiguity of its questions. It’s about resilience, about continuing when clarity is far away, about finding strength in stillness. That’s a bold artistic move in a scene obsessed with immediacy.
By refusing to chase trends, Close To Monday carve their own lane. “Pray” is more than a single—it’s a statement of intent. They’re not just part of the global electronic scene; they’re redefining how intimate and reflective it can be.
London-born, South Africa-based folk artist Seth Tabatznik unveils his latest single, “Shining For Love”, a luminous and heartfelt composition that celebrates life, love and the natural world.
Built around layers of atmospheric acoustic guitars, devotional strings, soft shakers, and Seth’s evocative vocal delivery, “Shining For Love” captures a sense of reverence that feels timeless. Each element moves with intention, allowing the song to bloom from a whisper into a radiant, full-bodied expression of gratitude and connection.
“This song came to me in a forest, spoken by the elements around me”, Seth shares. “It was like nature took my pen and transcribed the lyrics into my notebook, accompanied by a simple four-chord progression. I love how the song builds and accelerates as a celebration of life, love, and nature. Every sound, every movement, is her way of expressing herself as she is one being, of which we are a part, not apart.”
Now based in the Western Cape mountains of South Africa, Seth’s music is steeped in a deep respect for the land and the lessons it offers. His work bridges folk traditions, medicine music, and contemporary songwriting, echoing influences from Bon Iver, Noah Kahan, and Nick Mulvey, who also mentored Seth during the development of his forthcoming album.
With “Shining For Love,” Seth Tabatznik continues to carve his own path; one defined by warmth, sincerity and an unwavering devotion to the beauty of being alive.
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