MURDAH SRVC is a welcome anomaly. With the new song “THANATOS”, fronted by Italian singer/songwriter/manga artist CHE, we get a track that’s just as story-driven as it is dance-friendly, further proof that the music can be both universally human and utterly groovy.
Recorded in the shadow of Mt. Etna at John Lui’s studio, “THANATOS” carries the kind of volcanic fury as its birthplace does. A melting pot of dance, house, and soul, held together with a hypnotic vocal, it draws listeners in straight away. The track sounds like a nod to the good ol’ days, when house music was popping, yet polished enough to be considered above brand new for today.
What propels “THANATOS” is MURDAH SRVC’s care for storytelling through sound. But unlike many tracks that fade into background playlists, this one struggles for attention, dizzy with ringing and kaleidoscopic whooshes. Those narrative layers lend the track a kind of cinematic quality, pulling listeners into the sonic journey and adjusting pulses with every beat. The result is a club-ready yet emotionally resonant song that feels at home in the midst of collective dancefloor euphoria, just as it does in moments of personal introspection.
There is a singular artistic vision at work behind the music. Story born, comic adapted, now in sonic dimension: MURDAH SRVC is a living project. On THANATOS, CHE and the three-piece live band have created something far more than just sound – they've invited listeners into a world where art intersects with other art.
For those who like their dance music to have SOME SOUL, a LITTLE SUBSTANCE, and if you can believe it, STORY TELLING, “THANATOS” is definitely something for you to check out. And this is a fresh reminder that music can be as timeless as the hills and yet still fly with bodies anew.
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