Salt is an elegant and dynamic track that blends an indie-pop style with cinematic sounds, filled with synths and vocals reminiscent of Californian pop.
Force Lines is Pastek & Dukes first formal introduction into their pop-electronic debut EP, an escalation of warm, soft and captivating sounds hugging two fragments containing charge in synchronized motion. Highlighting a sonic universe saturated with “Beatlesque” influences, from the Mellotron reminiscent of “Strawberry Fields” to the Hofner bass, from the piano to the distorted voice with Slap-back echo.
Head Down’ is duo Emily Dukes and Noé Zagroun’s second single. It’s a indie-pop song inspired by the story of a 50s housewife stuck in her marriage with a careless husband. Noé’s bold and crunchy production paired with Emily’s sweet and mischievous vocal performance, seemingly in contrast with the dark storyline, perfectly capture the essence of the protagonist. Her strong desire to live up to her husband's impossible expectations is opposed by her desire to emancipate from them and though her story is one of resilience, her nature is rebellious and vengeful.
Duo Emily Dukes and Noé Zagroun’s first single ‘Everybody Else’ is a pop song full of dark, electronic sounds combined with a cinematic atmosphere that could perfectly accompany the main titles of a James Bond movie. Emily’s powerful yet vulnerable singing performance and Noé’s bold production transport the listener through the tale of a complicated love journey between two people who would rather play an endless precarious and dangerous game than let each other go.
