Drawing us in with a dimensional synth and astral keys, with a subversive bassline and intricate sonic construction, Emotion Kapture open Some Kind of Star with atmospheric vocals and the philosophical prose, “Forever starts before we reach the end, when what’s inside can’t get out the way it should, it’s never meant to fade all of our friends, fading away would never feel so good…”

The opus evolves with drama and intrigue to take us on a thought-provoking journey with intentional lyricism and a high emotional quotient. Needless to say, we are in awe. Emotion Kapture‘s vocal design, timbre and performance are charismatic and sublime, and we love the cerebral guitar riffs that guide us further into the tangible universe of the Liverpool based creators.

The lyrics explore themes of beginnings and endings, both in relationships and personal identity. The idea of “forever starts before we reach the end…” suggests that enduring connections are formed long before they are realized or acknowledged. The mention of “faded scar” and the title, some kind of star” reflect a journey of self-discovery and resilience, where personal experiences and struggles shape one’s identity. The lines “fade out, white dwarf, fade out, supernova?” metaphorically depict transitions and transformations, referencing the fading of relationships and personal growth. Ultimately, the song navigates the complexities of existence, highlighting the interplay between internal and external forces, and the enduring quest for meaning and significance.

Speaking on the conscious message of the song, Emotion Kapture confess, “Some Kind of Star is inspired, in part, by the commoditisation of music, how it is something that is attached to fame and the way people look, as well as who they are and how they become a product for others to consume.”

The talented duo, comprised of Tony Denmade and Pete Jago, elaborate, “It is also about the inevitability of existence, going from singularity to singularity, with all that happens, including this, in between. This song is about rising and falling and the effects we carry with us from our experiences (“the faded scar”) as well as about the question of whether we will carry on.”

We love the conscious message that Some Kind of Star exudes, and how the song invites us to connect with source energy, realising our true and ultimate potential. We learn that Tony Denmade is influenced by post-punk electronic and indie, bands like Joy Division, Depeche Mode, as well as The Slow Readers Club, whilst Pete Jago cites melodic 80s synth pop and indie/alternative from the late 90s and 00s as influences. This fusion certainly comes through in the release, although there is no doubt that Emotion Kapture are manifesting a universe of their own.

“We’re called Emotion Kapture, because that’s what music does. It captures your emotions when you listen, so years later you can feel them again”, says Pete who tells us that he feels like he is living in a video game version of his life.

We love what the pair are creating, and have added Some Kind of Star to our New Music Spotlight playlist, as well as our new TIMELESS playlist, whilst we anticipate future releases from Emotion Kapture, including their upcoming single, Corrupted File, which tapes into the notion of simulation theory.

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