We previously featured Sunstroke Rain and Mera Bhai when they took us on an affirmative, and transcendental trip with the sublime opus, Life is Sacred, so when we heard that the duo were back with Another World, we were curious to say the least, and couldn’t wait to listen and share our experience.
Establishing the mood with a dimensional and bright synthscape, Sunstroke Rain opens Another World with a meditative energy and a textured topper, expanding into a pulsating universe with cerebral ad-libs and vocalizations detailed by glistening bells.
A synth melody guides us to conscious lyricism with hints of introspection. Key changes and astral squeaking riffs add dynamism to the piece. We appreciate the message of the track, which feels highly reflective of the zeitgeist.
In many ways, that message feels especially powerful in today’s political climate, and for this, we are grateful to Sunstroke Rain. With conflicts and global tensions reshaping lives across the world, the idea of “waking up to a world suddenly changed” resonates deeply on a human level. The track gently reminds us how fragile normality can be.
The hook, “It became Another World, for sure…” really resonates with us. Lyrics like “living in a bubble…” also speak volumes. Speaking on the release, Sunstroke Rain explains, “At first, it was nothing more than bass and chords – too simple to survive. Then the chorus arrived, and restraint turned into inspiration.” We learn and absorb that lyrically, the song is designed to reflect on “waking up to a world suddenly changed”, specifically, “how things we believe will last can unexpectedly fall apart.”
Sunstroke Rain is the solo project of Swedish artist Karin Turesson – also a clever anagram of her name. She blends electronic pop and melodic dance with influences from Björk, Prince, Janelle Monáe, Daft Punk, and David Bowie, but is clearly manifesting a sound of her own.
Needless to say, we are in awe of the concept and Mera Bhai‘s exquisite production. We have added Another World to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Sunstroke Rain, notably Life is Sacred!