Danish duo Sweet Tempest have been riding a wave of support from a number of high-profile tastemakers for the past few months, and it's in the wake of reviews by publications such as Wonderland, Indie Shuffle and JaJaJa that the EP 'Bones and Machinations' has been gathering support. The latest offering is the single 'Colourful Rain', a pitch-perfect 60s flavour with a spacey, reverb-drenched chorus, a beautiful, delicate refrain and a catchy and wistful feel.
The EP was written, produced and mixed by the duo of Julian Winding and Luna Kira, who also created the soundtrack to the 2016 film The Neon Demon. Composition credits in the bag, the duo have also appeared at high-profile festivals such as VEGA in Copenhagen and performed in support of pop singer Fallulah.
"‘Colourful Rain’ was written in the same way most of our songs are written," say the band. "We sat down and got serious, really went for it and didn't feel what we were making. Then Julian pulled out his mini keyboard and we started improvising in the kitchen. Luna threw some melodies on it, and before we knew it we had a song. It seems that whenever we focus on a particular direction, we hit a wall, but when we decide to relax and just let circumstances sweep us away, we get exactly what we're looking for. The song is about enjoying life to the fullest with a loved one, regardless of whether they exist or not."
Influences include Tom Waits, Beach Boys, Cocteau Twins, Beach House and Au Revoir Simone. They draw inspiration from the adventurous aspects of everyday life to produce expertly-crafted pop music that sways along dreamily, yet contains many emotional nuances, fuelling sharp, sweet feelings of longing and nostalgia.
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