Themes for Neon Apples

Bill Darby & Santi Balbo-Ibanez are a Melbourne-based duo that craft smooth, neo-noir soundscapes laced with cinematic tension and emotional depth. With Bill's hauntingly ethereal guitar tones and Santi’s atmospheric percussion and electronic textures, their music evokes a moody, dusk-lit world—a sonic journey where soft melodies meet shadowy undercurrents. Drawing influences from indie, jazz, and ambient genres, they create a lush, immersive atmosphere that's both haunting and serene. Their neo-noir aesthetic is reflected not only in their sound but in their storytelling, where each track feels like a late-night drive through the city, a mysterious encounter, or a quiet moment of introspection. Together, Bill and Santi weave a musical experience that’s as enigmatic and alluring as it is soothing.

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