Drawing us in with intelligently harmonized vocals and an invitation to “Stay where you are, you’re gonna feel the heat from the dream machine…”, Bardi Johannsson and d’Ant open Staring at Nothing with fantastical notions.
We appreciate the dimensional nature of the track, which expands with a cerebral and cinematic soundscape and poetic prowess laced with cosmic introspection. The opus evolves with intrigue as we are taken on a cerebral and conceptual journey with glitched vocal ad-libs, celestial textures and subtle notions of subversion.
As for the narrative, Staring at Nothing taps into notions of solitude, melancholia, feeling like one is in a black hole, and disillusionment with the hope of escape. We could imagine the song being featured in a psychedelic TV show like Nine Perfect Strangers, or the consciously astute Apple TV series, PLUR1BUS.
We deeply connect with the dimensionality and dynamism of the composition. The production is exquisite and the ebbs and flows between the three main segments of the piece create a cohesive tapestry of sound which is refined and magnetic. Fans of Daft Punk and Tame Impala will be able to vibe with the track.
In essence, the contemplative track implies that we are lost in thought, memory, or uncertainty, which also feels societally zeitgeist. The song is a collaboration between Bardi Johannsson, known for Bang Gang, and David Antonsson, who performs as d’Ant and is a member of KALEO. Together, they combine cinematic songwriting, atmospheric electronica, and alternative pop influences to manifest a sound that is immersive with a high emotional and spiritual quotient.
Needless to say, we are in awe, and have added Staring at Nothing to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we continue to stream the wider discographies of Bardi Johannsson, and KALEO.