It is no secret that we are fans of Mote, from covering his immersive and dimensional single, Industrial Love, and the powerful and anthemic, Hello Divine, so when we heard that the star had just released Diamond Days, we were eager to listen and feed back!
Immersing us with a textured and elegant soundscape with vocal add libs, Mote opens Diamond Days with a visual brand of storytelling and poetic prowess as he sings, “Oooh hey girl, take me for a ride in your car, I’m dreaming of a city very far, cos this one feels to be like a black star…”
We immediately connect with the journey that the star takes us on with his words and the song’s relatable theme of escapism. Speaking on the message of the release, Mote confesses that Diamond Days is “about nostalgia and a desire to escape ones present reality in the hope of something greater.”
The cohesive tapestry of sound that Mote creates with Diamond Days is glistening to fit the name of the opus. The 80s nuance is appreciated, and the vocal range that the visionary artist shares is sublime. We learn that Diamond Days was recorded in London at Animal Farm studios.
Elaborating on the vibe of the track, Mote tells us, “Diamond Days sounds like Let’s Dance era Bowie meets The War on Drugs. It is a modern new wave song.” He continues, “There is an aesthetic and spirit of goth and post-punk that comes through visually and in the music.”
We love what Mote is sharing with his artistry, and have added the immersive and expansive Diamond Days to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we continue to stream Mote‘s wider discography!