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Today's Sound: SIIE - Cité Lunaire
SIIE’s "Cité Lunaire", the second single from their upcoming album "Acmé" coming out via Cold Transmission!
"Cité Lunaire" is a hypnotic fusion of EBM and synthpop, leading into a dark, pulsating dreamscape. The single's dense electronic layers create an atmosphere of cold detachment and nocturnal touch, perfectly embodying the tension between reality and escape.
From the opening moments, icy synths weave an intricate web of sound, while razor-sharp beats drive the song forward with mechanical precision. The rhythm is fluid, a hypnotic four-on-the-floor pulse reminding of underground clubs where time and reality seem to blur. The bassline is thick and dynamic, while shimmering synth textures create a feeling of floating, like balancing between different dimensions.
SIIE delivers a performance that is both sultry and haunting, while the voice stands above the industrial steady beat with a deeply haunting presence. The lyrics, poetic and introspective, express a longing to break free from the ordinary, to dissolve into a parallel world where fantasy reigns. This duality, between longing and detachment, between cold precision and raw emotion, is what makes "Cité Lunaire" so compelling.
The production is clear while it keeps an edge of mystery, balancing crisp electronic elements with a shadowy, post-punk aesthetic. Echoes of 80's industrial and EBM vibrate throughout, yet SIIE create their own futuristic music identity.
"Cité Lunaire" is an invitation into SIIE's world, where neon dreams collide with the mechanical beat of the night. The duo captures the essence of dark electronica with passion, making their second single an instant dancefloor-ready favorite.
"Acme" will be out in April 2025 via Cold Transmission.
"Cité Lunaire" released on January 31st including a remix by Panthera and an extended version
Info:
https://www.facebook.com/SIIEmusic
https://www.instagram.com/__siie__/
https://soundcloud.com/siie-music
https://www.youtube.com/@SIIE-ni8jj
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UP0wINER4XLl9EZlpi8QG
