Tuesday 19 May 2015

News - Netsuke Release Video For Debut Single Heliotrope


‘Heliotrope' is the upcoming single from Netsuke, set for release on April 13th via Illustrated Records. Formed from the ashes of respective award-winning bands in their homeland, the Sydney born and London based trio take inspiration from a myriad of artists from Bjork to Animal Collective, creating atmospheric pop with intricate electronic textures and ethereal soundscapes. After solid stints in their former bands and supporting the likes of Gold Panda and Junip, Danny Keig and siblings Freya and Elias Berkhout came together last year, honing their innovative sound before heading to London with a fully-realised body of work. 

Debut single ‘Heliotrope' is an utterly enchanting affair, blending dizzy lo-fi with pop hooks; a unique brand of uplifting electronica with a defining innocence. It sounds different, but not so foreign that it’s impossible to understand, and once you are comfortable with it, you can let it unleash its steady power upon your mind. The entire song is a nonstop melody, incorporating multiple themes and creating a sound that really is the band’s own. 

The video, directed by John Paul McElwee with cinematography by Adric Watson, mirrors the songs, other-worldly, fantastical elements. With a mystical storyline and beautifully serial, cinematic imagery the video, filmed in the Blue Mountains, New South Wales, really is the perfect accompaniment to this brilliant debut.



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