It’s been a rather productive year for Lukas Mondlicht. Hailing from Germany, the up-and-coming creative has been busy releasing a plethora of singles and EPs, showcasing intense dedication to his dream pop cause. ‘weit_weg’ marks the project’s next chapter, a misty and vaporous jewel that reinforces Mondlicht’s otherworldly tendencies. What’s more, next year he’ll be embarking on a headline tour, visiting Berlin and Vienna, among other cities.
From a sonic standpoint, ‘weit_weg’ finds its dreamy, luscious character into a blend of cosmic dark-wave and synth-pop extravaganza, a formula that makes for an incredibly hypnotic and escapist result. Mondlicht’s vocals are mesmerising and elegant, dancing over the nuanced instrumental with spacious poignancy and a keen cinematic flair. Overall, the track maintains a good balance between its alternative, leftfield aura and a pop-leaning melodic resolve. This is a really good piece!
Delving deeper into the record’s meaningful and introspective ethos, we are told: “Between floating synthesizers, driving energy, and the desire to leave everything behind, ‘weit_weg’ tells a story of loneliness, inner restlessness, and the hope of finally being able to breathe somewhere again.” It’s a very relatable message, one that will no doubt reach an international audience. Despite being sung in German, the piece feels expansive and hazy, almost like a poignant fever dream.
Stay tuned for Mondlicht’s upcoming EP, ‘Keine Farben’.
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