On the subject of glorious returns, you all should take a look at MERTDER. We appreciate him; he’s part of an ever-growing movement of creatives that aim to shake the status quo, penning material that’s boundary-pushing, authentic, and certainly meaningful. ‘Geisha’ is the strongest evidence of that. Marking the project’s comeback release, the single follows up on a long hiatus, with MERTDER reclaiming a cultural and musical space that was always his to begin with.
Cue a fearless, unreleenting stream of digital tones and noisy, dance-inducing electronica, unfurling an intense and three-dimensional listening experience. From an aural standpoint, MERTDER does everything right, threading the fine line between off-kilter euphoria and underground grittiness. The sonic formula is striking and magnetic, showcasing the artistic independence enjoyed by the London-based creative. Emboldened by his Turkish roots, the bold alchemist is on a journey to radical artistry, a theme that he’s particularly passionate about.
In fact, ‘Geisha’ revolves around the same theme, pays homage to one’s ‘artistry’ as a pure act of service towards the listener. As MERTDER explains: “In finding what I love, it is my honour to give a piece of myself to the audience, it is our artistic duty to do so, to serve, to uplift, and to create a sanctuary where connection through art becomes possible. That is the core message of Geisha”.
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