Rädslan 🇸🇪 - ‘Offline’ (single)

I liked the new Rädslan track ‘Offline’ as soon as I heard it at the weekend. It’s energetic, raw, and driven with real purpose, but I also wasn't quite sure whether it belonged in our slightly skewed and weird universe. It is very focused and direct, and with the lyrics in Swedish I didn’t know if it was something which would quite resonate - lyrical content is always important to me. So, anyway, in a rare moment of actual diligence, I asked the band what the song was about.

It turns out it’s very Nordic Music Review.

The band tell me that ‘Offline’ attempts to paint ‘a cold dystopian future where signals fade and people drift apart. Through stark images of ruins, empty streets, and endless streams, a powerful longing emerges for something real and alive. A call to log out, step into the world, and start feeling reality again.’

Now I realise that part of the picture painted could be Plymouth on a Friday night, but aside from that, this is perfectly scoped out. I love the idea of the ‘longing for reality’. Musically, it matches the tension perfectly, pushing forward restlessly and never sinking into gloom. And most importantly of all it has tunes, with a big weighty anthemic melody that drives forward and a big ear-worm chorus. It’s very listenable, and instantly likeable.

The band plan to release a number of singles this year, and we look forward to hearing them.

Release Date: 6th February

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