Establishing the mood with an intimate, acoustic guitar performance with astral, electric tones, intertwined with a sublime, yet subtle, strings arrangement, Elephant Moon opens Where Where You with a brooding, introspective vocal as he sings, “Where were you when we made plans to stay up all night and do nothing but dance?”

The opus holds a metaphorical depth, and a cinematic allure which feels perfect for a massive Hollywood synch deal. perhaps for a coming of age movie or even a psychological thriller. There is a timeless notion to Elephant Moon‘s creative energy – his choice of instruments, his poetic prowess and his unique brand of storytelling.

Where Where You is about reminiscing on a lost love and dreams once shared – full of freedom, adventure, and spontaneity. It reflects a longing for moments that felt infinite but slipped away too soon.

We are not only hypnotised by the tale itself, but the accompanying soundscape, which has an immersive, delicate and cerebral vibe that manifests. Speaking on the release, the artist behind the moniker, Anders Dal, confesses, “Elephant Moon isn’t confined by form, and this track perfectly captures that freedom. Where Were You weaves together melancholic folk, ambient cinematic Americana, and slowcore, creating a sound that’s both expansive and intimate.”

On his creative process, the visionary artist tells us, “The song features a one-take acoustic guitar and vocal performance, layered with lap steel, sparse piano, and analog synths, creating a dreamy, immersive sound that drifts between space and time.”

There is no surprise that the song has been described as “a cross between Nick Drake and Mojave 3“, and we can also hear some quintessential John Lennon in there, but it is also abundantly clear that that Elephant Moon is manifesting a universe unto his own. We have added Where Where You to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS and TRIPPY playlists, whilst we anticipate future releases from Elephant Moon!

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