ebastian (aka lovebirds) met Declan when he put up his old Studer console for sale a few years ago. Since their initial meeting, the multi instrumentalist from Sydney (living in Berlin since 2017) and Lovebirds have enjoyed many productive studio sessions together. Declan McDermott is the full package: guitar, bass, keys, vocals (even drums and percussion) and lovebirds took full advantage of it!

The title track "Mar-A-Lago Sunset Theme" came together within an hour at the very end of a late friday night session. Good things usually happen quickly in the studio as they say!
A lovely mid/late 70s inspired uptempo soul banger with a solid octave bassline, a catchy rhythm guitar hook and a slick fender rhodes lick - think Azymuth meets Patrice Rushen with too much tape delayyyyyyyy

On the flip "Great Ocean Rd" starts off as a fusion americana meets soul jem. With a tinge of acoustic guitar strumming, rhodes, bass and synths. This is followed by a breakdown midsong, which transforms the track into a whole new beast - sexy disco basslines with even more synths and again - too much Roland Space Echo. We just love that shit - who doesn’t? 🤷‍♂️

This is the first release of this new combo - they´ve been hard at work in the studio non stop for weeks on end, so expect more to come in 2023!

Mar-A-Lago EP ft. Declan McDermott

Mar-A-Lago

Great Ocean Road (feat. Declan McDermott)

Mar-A-Lago Sunset Theme (feat. Declan McDermott)

Lovebirds, the dynamic duo of Sebastian Doering and Daniel Klein, have been shaping the dance music scene since their debut in the vibrant 90s. Their influence spans diverse projects, from Kneedeep to Kiez Kids, leading to their current musical endeavor - Lovebirds. Their journey has resulted in a repertoire of timeless classics.

Their 2011 masterpiece, a collaboration with Stee Downes titled "Want You In My Soul," stands as a testament to their extraordinary talent. This hit single resonates so deeply with listeners that it has become an anthem, with weekend spins across the globe since its release.

The unique LOVEBIRDS' sound is steeped in soul and depth, eliciting rich emotions. Their reach is expansive, garnering over 60 million Spotify streams, despite not targeting the mainstream audience.

Trading Hamburg for Berlin in 2015, they forged numerous new relationships, broadening their sound to a more diverse, live interpretation of dance music. Their foundation in the black music of the 70s and 80s is evident in their diligent efforts to transpose the depth of that era into contemporary soundscapes. Their studio, a treasure trove of coveted analog production gear, mirrors a museum.

Renowned for their B2B DJ sets that bridge diverse genres and eras with pure joy, LOVEBIRDS prioritize crowd connection, guiding listeners on a captivating journey through a spectrum of sound - from house and disco to Italo, new wave, yacht rock, and 80s pop, and everything in between.
Their 2011 masterpiece, a collaboration with Stee Downes titled "Want You In My Soul," stands as a testament to their extraordinary talent. This hit single has never stopped creating unforgettable moments on dancefloors across the globe eversince.

The unique LOVEBIRDS' sound is steeped in soul and depth, eliciting rich emotions. Their reach is expansive, garnering over 60 million Spotify streams, despite not targeting the mainstream audience.

Trading Hamburg for Berlin in 2015, they forged numerous new relationships, broadening their sound to a more diverse, live interpretation of dance music. Their foundation in the black music of the 70s and 80s is evident in their diligent efforts to transpose the depth of that era into contemporary soundscapes. Their studio, a treasure trove of coveted analog production gear, mirrors a museum.

Renowned for their B2B DJ sets that bridge diverse genres and eras with pure joy, LOVEBIRDS prioritize crowd connection, guiding listeners on a captivating journey through a spectrum of sound - from house and disco to Italo, new wave, yacht rock, and 80s pop, and everything in between.
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