The powerhouse duo of electro-pop music
known as Second Space have released their debut single track, “Square
One.” The track has been proudly published as an independent
release without the influence of the corporate music industry.
Booming and full, pulsing and rhythmic, awash in colorful vocal
melodies and techno-style synth chords, “Square One” from Second
Space is gigantic fun on dance floors and in headphones alike.
Second Space are audiophiles with a
penchant for a broad range of genres, citing anything from rock to
dance music as influences, though they note, “We have preferred not
to immerse ourselves in other music when going through [the 'Square
One'] production process, staying as focused as possible on
developing the unique Second Space sound.”
This characteristic sound is indeed
unique, and even uniquely so because it is a kind of newness which
feels familiar while remaining unpredictable and having a tone unlike
earlier music groups. The Second Space style can be described without
much difficulty, however, often in terms of sheer volume and sonic
size.
“We've always admired quirky acts who
can create a big sound or atmosphere,” writes Second Space. “Many
of these were ever present on the radio in our childhoods in the '80s
and '90s: Depeche Mode, Trevor Horn, St. Etienne, Alex Metric,
Chemical Brothers, Pet Shop Boys, Mutt Lange, Per Gessle...”
Fans of some, any or all of the above
will find a happy, dynamic environment in the “Square One” single
from Second Space. Exceptionally danceable and suitable for casual
listening in equal balance, the track will appeal to a wide audience
everywhere in the world.
Second Space themselves write:
“Our debut single 'Square One' offers
equal measures of heady, mercurial breakbeats and ethereal vocals.
Its production is upfront and compliments a bittersweet song for the
tech generation – meaningful lyrics to the throwaway thunder of EDM
beats about something more than going out at the weekend getting
wasted (as seems to be an established trend for electronic artists to
write about these days).”
They describe the style of their single
as something new arriving from old-school points of origin.
“The song itself is fairly
explanatory with a psychoanalytic, introspective theme, which,
universally, we think people can relate to in one way or another. Our
intention is to innovate but despite this, you can expect no sonic
destruction or avant-garde soundscapes.”
Second Space are vocalist Alison Hilary
and producer Oliver Lord from Chester, UK. After achieving moderate
success ghost-writing music for big-name DJs, Lord left the scene,
unimpressed with what he termed its “formulaic structures,”
inspired to produce music with which he was truly satisfied.
“Meeting and writing with Alison was
the eureka moment,” their official bio states, “both encouraging
each other to throw away the rule book and make something they wanted
to hear that inspired them to do what they do best – creating the
unique Second Space sound … Initially the intention was to write
for established artists, but realising their sound was unique and no
session singers could emulate Alison's vocals, they had no choice but
to start a band.”
Second Space are currently at work
devising a live show and preparing for the release of their new EP,
due to drop this coming winter.
“Square One” from Second Space is
available online worldwide. Get in early, electronica fans. Very
early.
-S. McCauley
Lead Press Release Writer
www.MondoTunes.com
Link to Music –
Website –
No comments:
Post a Comment