The darkwave/synth-pop duo Close To Monday released a brand new single "Quality Of Love". The song is a darkly intriguing exploration of love’s demands and with it, the duo brings cinematic depth to the genre's next wave. Close To Monday is quickly emerging as a duo to watch. Following their warm welcome on US shores with their debut mini-tour through NYC, LA, and Seattle, they continue their monthly single-release series while preparing for their next phase of US promotion, announcing an EP and an album slated for 2025.
Their latest single, "Quality Of Love", is a darkwave synth-pop journey into the complexities of consuming love and the toll it demands. Known for blending raw emotion with genre-defying soundscapes, Close To Monday unveils a hypnotic and hauntingly relatable track. Anchored by a D&B foundation, the duo layers experimental menacing retro ‘90s synth waves with fresh, cinematic soundscapes, creating a style that resonates with new audiences and die-hard synth-driven music fans alike.
Close To Monday isn’t just tapping into the darkwave and synth-pop resurgence; they’re reshaping it. Their continued success has solidified their position as a breakthrough duo in the global electronic music scene, making them "ones to watch" for both fans and industry insiders alike.
Close To Monday embraces the opportunity to explore the realm of internal experiences, where hopes, anxieties, and joys reside, creating a world where our phantoms thrive. The European electronic synth-pop duo, whose albums Interference and Secret Wishes entered the top three of the Deutsche Alternative Charts have also won awards for their dynamic music videos "Guns" and "Split" which became winners at international festivals in London, Rome and Paris. Link

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