There's a lot of New Order in the new single from Sweden's Azure Blue, but is that ever a negative? "Rise", out now via Matinée Recordings, is a shimmering bit of business. It's also likely the best new track you're going to hear this week.
A rush of warm keyboards carries this into the atmosphere, and a listener is carried along on the hook. This is one of those rare numbers where the synthesizers provide an overarching warmth that is to be celebrated. In other hands, this might be a bit austere, but here it's all heartfelt pop. It's just a beautiful riff that is captivating here.
The forthcoming album from Azure Blue, The Night of the Stars will be out on Matinée Recordings soon.
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