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“Selenophile”: A Sonic Metamorphosis by Etoile Marley
In ‘Selenophile’, Etoile Marley channels the transformative power of the full moon, using the story of a woman who becomes a werewolf as a metaphor for empowerment. The song speaks to embracing one’s darker side and turning it into a source of strength. Known for her evocative, cinematic sound, Marley weaves dreamy synths with husky harmonies and circus-inspired xylophones and organs, a nod to her former career as a circus performer.
Marley’s journey into music was shaped by her diverse background as a performer, actress, and dancer, roles that have deeply influenced her artistic sensibilities. Her music is difficult to pin down to a single genre, often described instead as a mood—sensual, groovy, and cinematic. She records and produces her work in her home studio just outside London, blending her passion for storytelling, obscure words, and emotional depth into her songwriting.
LOUVE, the she-wolf concept album’s B-side, is where ‘Selenophile’ finds its home, exploring the themes of personal transformation and self-acceptance. Marley, now a mother, continues to produce her music solo, navigating both personal and creative challenges with a fierce sense of independence. With an album centered on obscure language slated for 2025, ‘Selenophile’ offers a taste of her evolving artistry, inviting listeners to embrace their own inner wildness.
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/
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