As huge fans of Moon and Aries‘ conscious sonic universe, we were naturally stoked to see their 10/10 release of the single – Closer to You, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience of the track! As always with Moon and Aries‘ uniquely aligned discography, the song was released during the literal full moon in Aries!
Opening with a dimensional, spiritual synthscape with vibrant soft glockenspiels and piano, shimmering bells, astral guitars and luscious strings, Closer to You opens with an almost trip-hop vibe, with the signature emotive quotient of Moon and Aries‘ wider discography. Vocalist Jordana delivers seductive vocals, with a sublime range and poetic prowess.
There is an almost James Bond 007 vibe that manifests, and we could absolutely imagine this in an upcoming movie, or a TV show like Fatal Seduction. Closer to You is certainly Moon and Aries’ most cinematic and evocative release to date – also perfect for a perfume campaign!
It is, in essence, a sonic fusion of alternative slow rock noir and trip-hop sophistication. The opus balances notions of tension and seduction in a palpable, timeless yet contemporary way, showcasing Tom’s production prowess, coupled with Jordana’s delectable vocals.
Closer to You is designed to capture the essence of longing and intrigue. Its moody elegance recalls artists such as Shivaree (especially her iconic song, Goodbye Moon), Nancy Sinatra, Portishead, Goldfrapp, Lana Del Rey, and Dusty Springfield.
The duo’s mission, “Melody meets meaning,” really comes alive with Closer to You, as the track embodies themes of transformation, empowerment and mystery while offering an ideal backdrop for film, TV and brand storytelling.
Naturally, we have added Closer to You to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the exquisite wider discography of Moon and Aries, including Losing Control, and Balance.