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OBBA - Last Leaf
"Last Leaf" is Karlskrona, Sweden based solo project, OBBA, latest single where melancholic aesthetics are mixed with electrifying goth rock, indie moments, and synthwave.
"Last Leaf" channeling deep emotion through a shimmering, darkly atmospheric soundscape. With its pulsating synths, reverb-drenched guitars, and a driving beat, the track blends the raw resemblance of OBBA’s punk roots with an elegant, cinematic characteristic.
The production, helmed by Perry Leenhouts, enhances its emotional weight, allowing OBBA’s haunting vocals to take center stage. Robert Blomgren's voice carries a sense of longing and sorrow, perfectly complementing the song’s theme of loss and grief. The layers of shoegaze-infused instrumentation create a hypnotic, immersive experience, echoing the sounds of bands like The Cure and Drab Majesty.
Despite its deeply personal lyrics, "Last Leaf" remains dramatic, striking a balance between vulnerability and sonic impressiveness. It’s a song that remains, with a melody that haunts long.
"Obba, Robert Blomgren, is a singer and guitarist of the band Randells His musical journey began in the late 80’s using an Amiga 500 to create instrumental electric pop songs. Inspired by bands like The Cure & Depeche Mode he later got into the genre of punk. In the early 90’s he joined his first punk rock band. After just 2 gigs all the members left the band leaving Obba and Jonte on their own. They bought a drum machine and started the band The Idiots. Some years later, Jonas joined the band. In 1994, changing name to Annie, they recorded their first demo. In 1997 Obba, Jonte, Jonas and Sköld started a band and called it Riff Randells. The band paved the way for what later became Randells. In 2006 Jonas tragically passed away. After his passing Obba started a new band called My Name Is Jonas . MNiJ (Obba, Grön, Danne, Sköld) released two albums, Freakshow & Pray the gay away. In 2014 Danny & Obba met. He told Obba that he really liked the old demos of Annie & Riff Randells. Obba, Danny & Jonte decided to re-recorded some of the old songs and in 2015 they released At the Beach. In 2020 Raz joined the band and they began working on their second album Kicks, which was released in 2021. In 2023 Mike joined the band and in Oct.25, 2024 they released their third album Peel, Eat, Repeat. During the recording of Kicks Obba got to know Perry Leenhouts. Obba and Perry continued their collaboration and in 2024 they finished what will be the first single by OBBA."
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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566384814949
https://open.spotify.com/artist/356JokbATr8vZfFtWpzb8o
