Drawing us in with a dimensional and subversive synthscape with an industrial bassline, Kate Pending opens Onyx Skies with intrigue and dynamism. The opus expands with melodic nuance and glitched, atmospheric vocals unveiling the title of the song.
The composition holds and enigmatic, yet cinematic nature and we could imagine the track being synched to a major Hollywood sci-fi blockbuster film. Onyx Skies feels immersive, laced with intricacy and cerebral depth. Needless to say, we are in awe.
Kate Pending takes us on a drum and bass hybrid trip with Onyx Skies. We are captivated by the high octane, futuristic vibe that emanates from the talented creator and the textured sound design which invites us into the hypnotic mindset of the rising producer.
Speaking on the message of the release, Kate Pending confesses, “Onyx Skies is about the future journey of our species, potentially travelling into the great unknown of the universe.”
Kate continues, “I’ve always found onyx a beautiful mineral, which reminds me of the deep, infinite expanse of space, and the emphasis on the letter x, is a reference to how in algebra, it is used to represent the unknown variable or quantity. The dark and beautiful unknown.”
The visionary creator from Berlin cites an extensive list of sonic influences including Moderat, Bicep, Christian Löffler, Max Cooper, Bonobo, Monkey Safari, Four Tet, Booka Shade, Burial, Boards of Canada, Mount Kimbie, Kidnap, Dauwd, Grimes, and Adam Freeland, as well as Pendulum, Chase & Status, Sub Focus, Cyantific, Total Science, Ed Rush & Opticial, Commix, Brookes Brother, London Elektricity, and Andy C, although there is no doubt that Kate Pending is manifesting a sound unique to its own design.
We absolutely love the intention and cosmic quotient that Kate Pending creates with, and have added Onyx Skies to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our brand new TRIPPY playlist, whilst we continue to stream the star’s debut single, Free Land, and Kate’s sophomore single, White Rabbit, which was created in collaboration with GrimesAI.