Loud Sounds 116

roman around – Moves

With its sunny guitars, melodic synth lines and warm breathy vocals, "Moves" sounds like a carefree nostalgic summer anthem on the surface. But the lyrics point to the dark moments in Roman's life. This stark emotional contrast is what makes the song special.

Roman Rivera
"Moves" encapsulates the pivotal moments of my youth. These include the profound loss of my best friend at a young age, witnessing peers getting into trouble and becoming parents too soon. These experiences pushed me to surround myself with positive influences. My boundaries with love have been continually tested, such as being unable to contact my brother, watching old friends struggle with addiction, and being abruptly cut off by friends without explanation.
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GHSTGHSTGHST – Lyrical Miracle

Enigmatic dance producer GHSTGHSTGHST only shows their face at raves. Their music is a crazy blend of dance genres: techno, trance, jungle and house are all thrown into the melting pot. The latest single is no exception. It brings together bright digital synth lines, head-spinning buildups and vocal samples that sound like you've already heard them on a 90s rave classic. The resulting track is dark, spooky, highly energetic and extremely fun.
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