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Slate Blue🔥🔥

The 2nd Studio album released by XENNON in 2020.

05. Hilt

One hour and 45 minutes of﻿﻿ thunderous energy, happy happy highs and euphoric drops. Lucky Done Gone & Milion delivered heat from start to finish. Tune in to relive this high-energy masterclass from DGTL Amsterdam 2025.

﻿﻿Date:
April 19, 2025

Location:
NDSM Docklands, Amsterdam

LUCKY DONE GONE & MILION | FULL SET | DGTL AMSTERDAM 2025 | 19.4.2025

Crossroads

A track about competition and understanding that you are not running behind others

Coffee Black

Soaked

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~~LYRICS~~
(Music and lyrics by Zoe Konez)

I said yes
Too many times
No more red dress
No more straight lines
No more tongue bites

I don't mind
Saying that wasn't right
No more fake smiles
No more compromise
No more standing by

Forgive yourself
For now
For ever
For everything gone
It's not fatal

It's okay
You made it
You don't have to prove yourself
To anyone, anyone
It's okay
You made it
Just take up room for who comes next
And show them
It's okay now

I arrived late
It was a different time
Alt pace lifeline
Hetnorm franchise
Right in the middle I’m

Want to hide, I
I'm just waiting to find
Have you noticed we're all in this?
Come along for the ride

Forgive yourself
For now
For ever
For everything gone
Don’t beat yourself up

It's okay
You made it
You don't have to prove yourself
To anyone, anyone
It's okay
You made it
Just take up room for who comes next
To show them
It's okay now

It’s not as simple as
We took a different path
Still got a lot to learn
It’s okay, it’s okay now

It’s not as simple as
We took a different path
Still got a lot to learn
It’s okay, it’s okay now

It's okay
You made it
You don't have to prove yourself
To anyone, anyone
It's okay
You made it
Just take up room for who comes next
To show them
It's okay now

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Written, recorded and produced by Zoe Konez
Performed by CATBEAR
Mixed and mastered by Oz Craggs at Hidden Track Studios
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Emerging from the vibrant Berlin music scene, Slate Blue, the brainchild of Dr. Stef Huber and Dr. Hardy Smieszek, announces the release of their debut single Crossroads — the first track from their forthcoming album The Fragile Order. The single will be available on all major streaming platforms starting June 27th, 2025.

Blending nostalgia with modern innovation, Crossroads delivers a fresh and energetic take on synth-pop, drawing influence from legendary acts like Depeche Mode and the dark synth wave of the 80s. The song encapsulates the emotional weight of life-altering decisions, inspired by the timeless words of Robert Frost: "Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by,  and that has made all the difference."

Produced in their intimate Berlin studio next door Smieszek and Huber overcame creative challenges to bring Crossroads to life. Drawing inspiration from eclectic sources, including images of Gandalf, a husky with clenched teeth and Dave Gahan, the duo crafted a track that features lush synths, punchy drums, deep basslines, and Stef Huber’s captivating vocals. The result is a melodic, dynamic, and emotionally charged sonic experience that resonates with listeners navigating their own crossroads.

"We make music because we have to — it’s an inner urge. It helps us understand ourselves and feel more human," says the band. The release marks a significant milestone for Slate Blue as they embark on their debut album journey.