LUNAKAI’s “Closer”: A Melodic Odyssey of South London’s Finest Electronic Craft
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Returning to the electronic music scene with a finesse synonymous with his name, LUNAKAI, the South London maestro, unveils his new single ‘Closer’ on 8th September. This exquisite track serves as a prelude to his eagerly awaited EP dropping on 29th September.
‘Closer’ encapsulates what LUNAKAI does best: merging intoxicating grooves with luscious synth melodies, resonating basslines, and an avant-garde blend of spoken word and vocal fragments. Mid-track, listeners are transported with funk-infused guitar strains intertwined with falsetto harmonies, culminating in an electrifying crescendo.
Lunakai sheds light on the song’s genesis: “Born amidst a spontaneous studio jam in Vilnius with the iconic Korg MS20 & Juno 60, ‘Closer’ metamorphosed from its embryonic state into a full-blown experimental electronic dance anthem in London.”
Matching the single’s allure is an evocative music video, releasing on 15th September, co-directed with Troy Baird, a frequent collaborator and friend. This visual narrative follows on the heels of the music video for ‘Touch’, another entrancing track from LUNAKAI.
For the uninitiated, LUNAKAI is the artistic alter ego of South London’s Kyle Ross. His debut EP took the streaming world by storm, clocking over 1.5 million streams. With influential platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, Complex, Majestic Casual, and Trippin lauding his artistry, LUNAKAI’s reputation has solidified in the electronic music realm. Add to this accolades like the EP’s title track being showcased on Diplo’s BBC Radio 1 show and its remix by the talented TĀLĀ.
Beyond LUNAKAI, Ross’s illustrious collaborations span across acclaimed artists including Ashnikko, Ross Quinn, Yussef Dayes, and KennyHoopla, to name a few. His remixing finesse has graced labels like PMR & Kitsuné, and his music has added sonic flair to commercial campaigns for brands such as Nike and Audi.
With ‘Closer’, LUNAKAI reaffirms his prowess, presenting a sonic journey that resonates with emotion, melody, and sheer electronic brilliance. The track sets the stage, whetting appetites for what promises to be an EP brimming with melodic mastery.
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