We recently featured StarAV when he shared an emotive and transcendental collaborative single with kirk, called Endless, so we were thrilled to learn of his brand new collaboration with venice lockjaw, called Unseen.
Establishing the mood with intricate acoustic guitar and atmospheric vocals, venice lockjaw and StarAV deliver an astral mood with luscious harmonies as their voices merge like DNA.
We appreciate the way that the composition builds emotionally, with orchestral energy and emotive production which is out of this world. We are mesmerized. There is an instrumental moment with textured vocals and strings that gives us that universal vibe that we have learnt to love from the opus in its full form.
Elaborating on the meaning of Unseen, venice lockjaw and StarAV tell us, “This song is a reflection on ghosts of the past and the dreams that we pursue, with an arc of uncertainty to holding conviction.” We are here for the depth that they are sharing with the moving composition.
They expand, “It starts off by fading into the uncertainty of the experience, the introduction of the “ghosts” in one’s head along the way come realisations other personal truths. Ultimately conviction is gained as the flame inside burns it all away.”
They pair, who met online, cite Radiohead, Beach House and Arca as influences, although it is clear that Unseen has a sonic identity of its own.
venice lockjaw is an instrumentalist, singer and songwriter, and StarAV is a singer, songwriter and producer. The fusion of the two creators has lent itself to a dreamy and ethereal mood that we simply cannot get enough of!
We cannot wait to hear more from venice lockjaw and StarAV, and in the meantime we are streaming their individual catalogues on Spotify whilst we anticipate Unseen being released on streaming platforms!