Drawing us in with rolling, textured drums and a psychedelic synthscape with a rising bass line and cerebral, astral nuances, Magnus & John open Sublime with a subversive vocal design, expanding into a luscious, euphoric electronic pop mood.
We immediately connect with the seductive tone of the composition, and the prophetic and connected nature of the lyricism. A minimalist break down captivates us, lending itself to a meditative moment before we experience an incredible atmospheric high vocal with the title of the track, and needless to say we are hypnotized, and left yearning for more.
Sublime showcases a cohesive tapestry of sound with instrumental mastery, and loops perfectly into itself, resulting in a piece that is designed for us to enjoy on repeat.
Magnus & John is a collaboration between two artists from Luxembourg, Magnus Peterson (also known as Stephan Scharping) and John Portier (also known as Alexandre Lisiecki). We learn that both artists write and produce their songs, whilst John shares lead vocal with Magnus adding dimensionality with background chorus. Ohad Nissim is also credited for mixing and mastering the opus.
We appreciate the intentional depth that Magnus & John share with their artistry, and there is no doubt that they are manifesting a sound of their own with Sublime. We also look forward to experiencing future tracks, including I need Love, Love Is The Answer, and Snowbirds.
In the meantime, we have added Sublime to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream their wider discography!