Icons of electronic music Klangkarussell are back, collaborating with GIVVEN once again on the atmospheric new single ‘Afterglow’. Exploring a dark and airy soundscape, the duo balances syncopated synth rhythms in the bass with a tight house drum rhythm, creating a sense of tension that they capitalise on in the melodies. Rich, flowing synths are balanced with warm plucks, building up an aura of poignance and ethereality. This is echoed in the vocals, which call out in pain and emotion, drawing the listener into the space.
Klangkarussell share, ”’Afterglow’ is the spiritual successor to ‘Ghostkeeper’. It continues the story of loss and grief, but this time a bit further along in the process. It’s about someone who has started to come to terms with their loss and is learning how to keep living in the ‘Afterglow’ of this person that they’ve left behind. In ‘Ghostkeeper’ the protagonist was completely lost in the grief and was struggling to live a full life in the wake of the loss. In ‘Afterglow’, they are still holding onto the memories of their person, but in a more positive way, as they learn to move on while still remembering.
In meteorology, afterglow refers to the last waves of beautiful pink/golden light left behind as the sun sets in the sky. In this song, afterglow represents holding onto the beautiful memories and parts of a person that you’ve left behind, and appreciating those things while still allowing the sun to set on your time together. It’s about the process of grieving but still living at the same time.”
Best known for the 2014 chart-topper, ‘Sonnentanz (Sun Don’t Shine)’, Klangkarussell has gone on to cement their position as highly-regarded creatives. Since 2019, they have ventured out on their own label, Bias Beach Records, expressing their creativity like never before, unlocking new avenues for their music that excited fans and critics alike.
‘Afterglow’ is out now…
