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Edge Of The World Release New Album ‘Signs’
Edge Of The World was formed shortly after Russian poet Vladimir took part in the recording of the album “My Book Of Answers” with Rock legend Ken Hensley (ex-Uriah Heep), which was based on Vladimir’s poems. Vladimir was soon introduced to musicians Igor and Anton then pianist Timofey, and a fruitful cooperation was formed. The first songs were recorded in Russian, but seeing their potential, the guys decided to record an album in English. They picked 14 poems, translated them into English, and sent them to London for editing. The result of this work is the album ‘Signs’.
The album swings from fast-paced bangers to slower, sing-along worthy Rock ballads and the band have made it clear that they’re able to seamlessly fuse poetry and an addictive, throwback Post-Grunge sound.
Talking about the inspiration for the album and the title track, Edge Of The World share: “Most of the songs are Vladimir’s personal experiences, the relationship between a man and a woman, but the main song from the album called “Signs”is about something else, something maybe even mystical, hidden side of our life. Global issues are regulated by a small group of people, very rich people, we can say that our world is ruled by money, you can buy everything you want, if you have enough money: food, clothing, human resources or even man himself, and this is so sad! Those people who have gathered money and resources, act solely in their own interests, and not in the interests of society. And that’s what this song is about, most people have sold themselves for nothing, they work at a job they don’t like, they buy things they don’t need, they eat junk food, they don’t sleep well and suffer from depression, and why? because they sold themselves for nothing, but sooner or later all this will collapse overnight and people will realise that they are chasing false values.”
The album was written, recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by one man – Anton Poluykov, he’s also the voice of the band. When the album was ready Anton and Vladimir decided to play it live, and then Igor joined the band as a Bass player, Vladislav as a drummer, Tim as a pianist and then Vitaly joined the band as a lead guitarist.
North London’s 4t9 isn’t just stepping into the UK rap scene – he’s kicking the door wide open with his debut single, “Freedom”. Blending hard-hitting drill beats with motivational lyricism, 4t9’s arrival feels bold, intentional, and impossible to ignore. While drill music often leans on themes of street life and bravado, “Freedom” carves out its own lane, focusing on self-belief, focus, and determination.
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