Experimental synth pop duo Close to Monday has just shared their latest enthralling offering. Called "Turtles", the single is shared alongside an aquatic themed music video and is the highlight off of their EP World Turtles.
The release "Turtles" is a meaningful song all about the importance and urgency needed for ocean conservation. The single also highlights the beauty of the enigmatic sea turtle and how they can represent deep peacefulness, tranquility and transformation. Lyrics showing this theme include, "Move like turtles / Be clear and straight / So spread your wings now / And swim in space / No one can be one of us." Musically, "Turtles" features driving and evocative synths, colliding beats and hypnotic vocals. The song is dark and atmospheric but also expansive, and lush, mirroring the vastness of the ocean. A soundtrack for a late-night journey, "Turtles" combines the energy of the dance floor with a tranquil expansiveness of the sea, beckoning listeners to surrender to its ever-shifting tides. The music video shows the duo performing in front of mesmerizing projections of marine life. The visuals also include a modern dance pair, bringing an additional energy to showcase the immediacy of the song. The duo have partnered with iSea, asking their fans to donate in supporting vital efforts to protect the world's oceans.
Close to Monday is a European synth pop meets electro rock duo that has captivated listeners with their music since 2019. The band plans to come to the U.S. and tour after a successful series of shows in 2024. Take a listen to "Turtles" now and get lost in the sonic bliss.
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