I forgot how she smiled.

Parasite Within

All synths Roland JX-3P with custom drum samples.

Memory

The debut album by Chicago rap duo, Matchbox 420.

So Many Hoes (feat. Duke Crewneck // prod. Kelvin)

regret

Regret

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Photography: Kate Hook | katehook.com

microCastle returns for its third release of 2019, welcoming Kevin Jamey aka GROJ back to the label for a new single. Hailing from Montreal, the Canadian artist made his label debut in November of last year with ‘Bunk Up’. Well received, the three track artist EP showcased the widescreen appeal of Kevin’s studio repertoire. It’s blend of youthful energy and melodic minimalism found favour with a wide array of the world’s top tastemakers including Ame, Andhim, Dixon, HOSH, Guy J and Sasha. Now following his chart topping fryhide single ‘SITH’, GROJ returns to microCastle for the much anticipated ‘Transmission’. 
 
'Transmission' might be instantly recognizable to some as a nod to Joy Division's celebrated 1979 single. A highlight of GROJ’s live shows for the last two years, this enigmatic take on the track has been much sought after. The Montreal resident injects spirited themes into the piece through pulsating grooves and electric synths, while the main vocal hook sits above with its boisterous, new wave charm. Full of emotion and colour, 'Transmission' sees GROJ at the top of his game. The original version and more so the band was inspirational in GROJ's career early on, as he describes.
 
"Joy Division has always been a favourite of mine, they were one of those bands that inspired me and gave me the confidence to get up on stage and sing when I was a teenager. Listening back to their music one day I just started hearing this club version in my head and was surprised nobody had done it yet. Then I realized that the only obstacle was really to get that vocal loop right, so I tried it myself at and found that I could get into the Ian Curtis vibe fairly naturally with my own voice. I was torn between “Love Will Tear Us A Part” and “Transmission” but ultimately went for the latter. I just found his vocals more penetrating on that one and less sad. Joy Division had a sad ending and I wanted to bring a new light to the music somehow, hopefully it will do the song justice."

GROJ - Transmission [Preview]

Once again, thanks to my dear friends:
Josema for the title of this song.
Cecilia for the artwork <3

Lyrics:
I'm wearing your coat like a fortress
in the night
cause I know there's a goodbye hidden
in plain sight.
I wrote this story way too fast
upon a kiss that wasn't meant to last.
But now you're smiling and I'm the one
who bites the dust.

So, what if I told you I could change your mind?
What if I told you I saved the best for last?
All these moments are intertwined
but can we take it? what if I said I know how to face it?

It's a dangerous feeling coming down the rabbit hole,
caught up in the utopia of feeling nothing at all.

You're calling me a cab, you said you had a great time
though your body aches for the weight of a lie.
I won't be mad, what doesn't kill me it sure can try
one last time.
I'm walking down the hallway, all the lights are out
and I can hear your indecision crying out loud.
So now I'm smiling and you're about to bite the dust.

What if I told you I could change your mind?
What if I told you I saved the best for last?
All these moments are intertwined,
can you take it? You should know there's no way to erase it.

It's a dangerous feeling coming down the rabbit hole,
caught up in the utopia of feeling nothing at all.

I wrote this story way too fast
upon a kiss that wasn't meant to last.
But now it's gone and we're about to bite the dust.

The Utopia of Feeling

Here we go again - the same old game of blame and allegations
Baby it's a shame, but I'm gonna skip the pain and aggravation

Nothing that you do, is cos of me, it's cos of you
It's cause of everything you fear, but can't admit to
And nothing that you say, Is about me, it's just your way
Of trying to push away the shame you feel inside

It's been so many times, that in my mind, I've drawn the line between us
This belongs to me - and what I choose is just none of your business

Nothing that you do is cos of me, it's cos of you
It's cause of everything you fear, but can't admit to
And nothing that you say, Is about me, it's just your way
Of trying to push away the shame you feel inside

And time, precious time, that I spent on your shit - it's over now
And now that I know what you bring, you can go - it's over now

Turning it around, I wanna own the power of my own choices
hold my head up now - I wanna show myself, lift up my voice

let everything I do, come out of care, and out of truth,
out of everything I love, and I commit to
And let everything I say, flow out of me and be my way 
of showing up for all the light I have inside

And time, precious time, so sweet now it's mine - the future's bright
And now that I know, who I am I can go 
anywhere and everywhere, I'm freer than a bird tonight

And let everything I do, come out of care, and out of truth,
And out of everything I love, and I commit to
And let everything I say, flow out of me and be my way 
of showing up for all the light I have inside

Here We Go Again

Under the water
Under the land
Under the flesh on the back of your hand
Beats it like music
spreads it like light
Holds it like lovers in the night

Oh, sing for all your worth
Take heart, take heart, my soul

Out of control [the question]
Out of my mind
Out of the blackness another sunrise 
Beats it like music
Spreads it like light
Holds it like lovers in the night

Rejoice, rejoice, oh earth
your star glows through the cold

Many waters cannot quench love
Neither can the floods drown it
Any price I’d try to buy love
would be utterly despised

Over the rainbow
Over the moon
Over us all in a summer sky blue
Beats it like music
Spreads it like light
Holds it like lovers in the night

Parasite Within

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