Under the Cold Light of the Moon by Australia's Crystal Cities is a multifaceted single and title track of the band's new album. In one way it feels like a fast paced 80's influenced rocker, in another it feels like a cinematic kind of rock meets chamber pop song full of whimsy. It feels like a fable, like a soundtrack to Never Ending Story. In other ways it feels like heady blend of A Flock of Seagulls, The National and Abba... no I am quite serious and mean it in a good, good way. And in another way it is an inspirational multi generational anthem. Geoff Rana (vox, guitar) offers:
"The song ‘Under the Cold Light of the Moon’ was inspired by the plight of young North Korean girl Park Yeon-mi who escaped North Korea in search of freedom. After watching her speech I penned the lyrics, interpreting her story.”
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Robb Donker
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From a Sydney garage to Abbey Road Studios in London, Australian dream rock band, Crystal Cities, have come a long way in just over 2 years.
In March of 2017 Crystal Cities released their critically acclaimed Debut EP, Who’s Gonna Save Us Now, receiving widespread attention across the globe from tastemakers like Indie Obsessive, The Revue, and EarToTheGround Music. The title track and lead single, ‘Who’s Gonna Save Us Now’ received over 2200 plays on their Triple j Unearthed page and reached number 1 on the Unearthed Overall Charts within a few days of its release. The EP also made waves on US College radio; it was the 19th most added new release on the NACC Radio 200 Chart and received airplay on coveted radio station, KEXP. All this was achieved despite the EP being recorded in the modest environment of their mate’s garage in Sydney!
Fast forward 2 years and the band have completed their debut album, Under the Cold Light of the Moon, and inked arecords and publishing deal with global music company Audio Network. Audio Network is part of eOne’s group of Music and Live companies. Through this partnership the band were allowed the opportunity to record at the prestigious Abbey Road Studios, capturing the sounds of a string orchestra made up of London’s finest musicians. The exquisite lushness of the orchestra can be heard on the record’s title track and lead single, ‘Under the Cold Light of the Moon’.
"The song ‘Under the Cold Light of the Moon’ was inspired by the plight of young North Korean girl Park Yeon-mi who escaped North Korea in search of freedom. After watching her speech I penned the lyrics, interpreting her story.”
- Geoff Rana (vocals / guitar)
The album required a deft hand to weave the tapestry of loud distorted guitars and rich textural strings. Knowing the difficult task ahead of them, the band recruited world-renowned LA-based engineer Paul Lani (David Bowie, Prince, Megadeath) to mix the record. Together they sculpted a captivating reverb-drenched yet hard-hitting debut record that is impactful from the very first listen.
With a new cinematic sound and grandiose aesthetic, the band are more equipped than ever to make their mark on the global music landscape.
Crystal Cities are:
Geoff Rana - Vocals / Guitar
Jared King - Bass / Vocals
Daniel Conte - Drums / Percussion
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