The exciting thing about Swedish talent The Fur is that each song they release is loaded with hidden meanings. If you listen closely enough – to the ebb and flow of the music; the words of the lyrics; at the artwork – you can decode the meaning. Behind each single release, is a whole world of inspiration and thought. Memories, desires and fears interweave with melodies, synths and vocals. ‘Night Eyes Paradise’ is perhaps the most poignant release yet. A track about belonging and discovery – self-discovery and discovery of a place – New York, to be precise. Whilst you might just hear references to ‘neon lights’ and ‘the city’, upon closer inspection this is a track about New York in particular. And that’s what makes great art, right? – A creation that’s loaded with meaning, personal to the artist yet universal in some way; and communicated to the viewer or listener. Even if it is in a coded, hidden way – that only makes us pay more attention. And no one holds our attention right now like The Fur…
Inspired by a first trip to New York back in 2011, Stockholm-based artist and producer The Fur was swept off their feet. In a city like New York, the possibilities are indeed endless, and there is something special about how this song captures this flow to absolute perfection. If you’re fortunate enough to have travelled, you’ll recognise that bewilderment at discovering some place new – that unbeatable feeling of landing on unknown territory, ripe for discovery. With only yourself to decode the mysteries of the place, you set out and explore…
The Fur has developed a creative, yet immediate sonic formula that features elements of genres as diverse as dance, pop, and rock. These elements might feel quite different, but they really merge well together, offering a very powerful and super-spontaneous feel that particularly matches the adventure-fuelled narrative of this song. Coupled with a strong vocal performance from a mystery guest female singer, your attention will be well and truly captured.
Find out more about THE FUR, and make sure to listen to ‘Night Eyes Paradise’. This release is currently available on all of the mainstream digital streaming services.
