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Shoegaze masters NEWMOON release third album ‘Temporary Light’!
Newmoon, the acclaimed shoegaze band from Antwerp, Belgium, have released their third studio album ‘Temporary Light’ through [PIAS] Recordings (EU) and Manifesto Records (US).
‘Temporary Light’ is full of magical moments. It weaves a sonic tapestry that harks back to the band’s roots yet retains a fresh approach that keeps their music alluring. Blending airy vocals with lush guitars, Newmoon creates an immersive sound that sweeps listeners off their feet into a striking world that feels distant yet familiar at the same time.
Joined by new drummer, Conor Dawson, album #3 marks an exciting chapter in Newmoon’s evolution. The band’s signature feel for grand yet delicate melodies are enriched by Dawson’s rhythmic finesse, adding a layer of depth and musicality to their songs.
After a more melodic approach on their previous release ‘Nothing Hurts Forever’, Newmoon returns to embrace their abrasive, dreamy and ethereal sound on ‘Temporary Light’. Eight tracks that sweep from gentle melodies and catchy hooks to plush walls of guitars and pummelling drums.
“Thick layers of guitars always felt natural to us and are kind of our main thing. We wanted to explore some ideas that have been in the back of our mind ever since we started this band,” says Bert Cannaerts. “As soon as we let go of trying to write a specific type of album, the songs grew organically and everything just clicked.”
Having previously recorded “Space” and the band’s debut EP “Invitation To Hold”, Newmoon enlisted engineer and producer Thomas Valkiers again to record “Temporary Light”. Additionally, Simon Scott of Slowdive, renowned as one of the key people within the shoegazing genre, is responsible for mastering, truly elevating the sound of “Temporary Light”.
Interstellar word-smith Spaceman beams in from somewhere in the cosmos with new single “Think Twice.” Somewhere between vaporwave, the darkly analog synth soundtracks of John Carpenter and abstract boom-bap the off-kilter slap was produced by The Suspect (Allegedly). Spaceman comes with rugged bugged rhymes and enlists fellow lyrical non-conformist Fatboi Sharif for a guest verse.
Speaking on the link-up for this joint, Spaceman relayed “I’ve known Fatboi for a long time. He and his homie (89 the Brainchild) were doing an underground radio show that supported my (then) crew back in the early 2010s. Interestingly enough he didn’t even rap back then. Fatboi makes it known that his style is definitely *not* horrorcore, which I respect, but being the pea-brain I am I still can’t help but associate him with that aesthetic. So, when I was thinking of who could help me sketch out the dark cerebral atmosphere of this record ,his was the name that jumped out.”
Listen to “Think Twice” ft. Fatboi Sharif:
“Think Twice” is part of self-proclaimed “Social Skills” series of singles from Spaceman to drop this year. The title of the series is a nod to the emcee’s willingness to step out of his comfort zone and collaborate with other rappers who he respects (considering Spaceman’s last three projects, which were strictly solo affairs).
The “Social Skills” series kicked off with recent single “Mumblecore” which featured his former Inner City Kids Collective cohorts ABGOHARD and Producer K3Mal (link below).
Listen to “Mumblecore” ft ABGOHARD: https://youtu.be/kQlyWylcrVs?si=IJMmuz-sHved93WS
Prior to these drops Spaceman most recent release was the Annihilation LP which yielded the singles “Law” and “Thrift And Diligence” (links below)
Watch official video for “Law” (Prod by Droo10x): https://youtu.be/TCzOoGMcp9s?si=82cPrf3EbfxTXqSx
Watch official video for “Thrift And Diligence”: https://youtu.be/AIz8sX1BWqw?si=71FrUjzOEm4H2-aX
Releasing music over the past decade solo (and formerly part of the Inner City Kids Collective) Spaceman has collaborated and/or shared stages in the past with such artists asThe Underachievers, Vulkan The Krusader and Gashi. He has also toured the Northeast several times.
More info: Here
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