DEFINITION OF FRESH

Five years after their debut album ‘Between A Dream’ , Bristol synthpop duo Phonseca return with ‘Everything Lasts Forever’ , an album that sparkles and shimmers. ‘Everything Lasts Forever’ happily takes its inspiration from the likes of New Order , The Beloved , Chromatics , The xx , Robyn , Pet Shop Boys and Ryuichi Sakamoto . The range of Kristina’s voice perfectly captures the variety of feelings that the lyrics portray. Putting herself at the centre of songs which cover Love , Grief , Clubbing and Internationalism . Also included is their take, on timeless pop classic Downtown . In addition to the vocal tracks, there are a number of ambient/soundtrack inspired instrumentals, completing a varied yet balanced album of effervescent, nocturnal and emotive pop music. The album ends with the poignant, solo piano track ‘Our Star’ , allowing you to pause, and reflect on things.

Bristol synthpop duo Phonseca have released an introspective new electronica single, ‘When Night Equals Day’ , the second single to come from the follow up, captures the emotional heartbeat of Phonseca ’s indie synthpop, electronica sound. The track’s unhurried pulsing beats, icy ambient synths, desolate piano and sweeping drones make for a deep, contemplative listen. The video is filmed & edited by Paul Stevenson and the video produced by Visual Hybrid .

Phonseca is a Synthpop/Ambient/Electronica project, which brings together Bristol’s much respected keys/synth player Matthew O’Connor and brilliant Swedish vocalist Kristina Sheppard .  The pair have already been championed by both Gideon Coe and Steve Lamacq for their debut album and are now beginning to unveil tracks from the follow up, of which ‘Staring At The Sea’ is the first!  ‘Staring At The Sea’ is a heartfelt, pulsating, all-out pop single. The track is a declaration of love and wasting no time with a sense of urgency. The track’s wide-eyed cinematic pop sentiments feel immediately familiar as Matthew’s 80s style drum machines and synth moods combine with Kristina’s soaring vocals for epic effect.