{"id":64287,"date":"2024-07-26T18:37:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:07:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/?p=64287"},"modified":"2024-07-26T18:37:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T13:07:43","slug":"monolinks-hopeful-melodies-shine-bright-with-light-up-my-dark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2024\/07\/26\/monolinks-hopeful-melodies-shine-bright-with-light-up-my-dark\/","title":{"rendered":"Monolink&#8217;s Hopeful Melodies Shine Bright With &#8216;Light Up My Dark&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The emotional atmospherics of the single are captured in a live performance video shot in Melides, Portugal.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having established himself as one of the most unique hybrid solo live acts to emerge onto the global electronic music scene over the past decade, Monolink\u2019s rise to international stardom has been remarkable, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Classically trained and with an instrument-focused musical upbringing, he has managed to carve a reputation as one of the most dynamic performing artists on the melodic techno circuit, tastefully straddling the fence between electronic producer and live singer-songwriter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His style seamlessly connects the narrative structure of a song with the compelling forward thrust of electronic rhythms. Organic chords merge into synthetic pad sounds, hypnotic bass vibrations meet emotional vocal parts, and passionate physicality meets sublime stimulation for the mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Monolink - Light Up My Dark (Official Video)\" width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/onzQgZdbc5M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Monolink &#8211; &#8216;Light Up My Dark&#8217;<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest addition to an already sparkling career discography, \u2018Light Up My Dark\u2019 marks Steffen Linck aka Monolink\u2019s eagerly anticipated return to his staple home following the release of his critically acclaimed studio albums \u2018Under Darkening Skies\u2019 in 2021 and \u2018Amniotic\u2019 in 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Showcasing an inimitable sound design that is entrancingly thought-provoking and beautifully dynamic, the new single sees Monolink deliver an introspective slice of vocal electronica that seems suitably designed for both festival dancefloors and at-home listening alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Embarking on a hypnotizing excursion of longing, minor tones and uplifting juxtaposed synthesizers, Steffen\u2019s despondent lyrics are underpinned by more hopeful melodies and driving organic percussion, all of which continue to act as a unique hallmark for an artist whose creativity seems to know no limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The single also drops alongside an official music video featuring Steffen himself, which was shot from a beautifully lit rural courtyard in Melides, on Portugal\u2019s west coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Monolink \u2013 Light Up My Dark is out now via Embassy One.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You May Also Like: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2024\/07\/26\/untold-festival-2024-line-up-martin-garrix-carl-cox-and-more\/\"><strong>UNTOLD Festival 2024 Line-up: Martin Garrix, Carl Cox, and More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2024\/07\/23\/laroz-and-bemet-come-together-on-new-single-segu-tonjon\/\"><strong>Laroz and Bemet Come Together on New Single \u2018Segu Tonjon\u2019<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2024\/07\/22\/the-beat-goes-on-announces-2025-edition-drops-first-line-up\/\"><strong>The Beat Goes On\u2026. 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