Videostar is the 3rd single to come from the upcoming Echo Machine album "Accidental Euphoria". 

A song about trying to be a passable human being in this odd simulated world we currently exist in. Picking a role and hoping no one notices you. 

"Accidental Euphoria" is released on March 15th via Assai Records.

04 - Videostar

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Lyrics:

Envy creeps up on those weak in love
Willing to step up on others' heads
Do you fear the foe that's in your head and nowhere else, but?
Are you willing to betray your friends for green upon green?

Lest you falter in the face of your shame

Do you see your friends like pawns in chess?
Do you think about their usefulness?
Would you change one for another based on how they serve you?
If you see the world as zerosum, your mis'ry will stay

One more temporary friend left behind

Why do you never stay, would you rather leave for more?
Stress, it will cause you, love it will leave you, will you see?
He's always loved you, why do you always turn from him?
Now can you see why all of your friends aren't loyal?

Look within

Are you ostentatious in your heart?
Do you place material over life?
If the glamour sways your heart, your worth is cheap and rootless
And you can be bought and sold like slaves in lands far from home

When the good times end, you'll have nothing left

Why do you never stay, would you rather leave for more?
Stress, it will cause you, love it will leave you, will you see?
He's always loved you, why do you always turn from him?
Now can you see why all of your friends aren't loyal?

Look within

Everything returns
What you sow, you reap with time
If you sowed discord
None will have your back
In these trying times
You'll lose it all
If you don't tie these loosened ends

Why do you never stay, would you rather leave for more?
Stress, it will cause you, love it will leave you, will you see?
He's always loved you, why do you always turn from him?
Now can you see why all of your friends aren't loyal to you?

Why do you never stay, would you rather leave for more?
Stress, it will cause you, love it will leave you, will you see?
He's always loved you, why do you always turn from him?
Now can you see why all of your friends aren't loyal?

Look within (x4)

Loyal

This is quite a minimal ambient piece that I put together in April 2023. It features an unconventional Reaktor drone, a couple of synth patches from TassMan4 and a Spitfire LABS flute creation, along with plenty of reverb.

Spot the sonic reference to David Lynch.

Edit: 20240120 - I remixed this yesterday, lowering the noise levels in two modules within one instance of TassMan4, then lowered the volume level and re-EQ'd that instance. I also changed the EQ on the LABS instance, and then remastered the track.

Orders of Magnitude

Extinguished

In our latest #coverstory, Neck Deep vocalist Ben Barlow tells us why the band took a no-compromise approach to writing their fifth album. #interview

URL: https://v13.net/2024/01/neck-deep-ben-barlow-interview-cover-story

Words: Graham Finney

V13 Cover Story: Interview with Neck Deep Vocalist, Ben Barlow

Dark electronica. Collaboration with the lyrics and vocals of Machina X

Raindrops

2024-02-14

Cinematic Soft

A Shiver, Endless was inspired by the haiku by Marko.

What's a month for the sea
as the waves touch my feet
a shiver, endless

Marco is the creator of Naviar Records.  In his words, "Those were my first days travelling alone in Japan without Gosia and Zoe, so I wrote it thinking about the perception of time, and how much I missed them."

A Shiver, Endless was written for Trumpet, Bass Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Trombone, Vibraphone, Cymbals, Violin, Viola, Cello and String Bass.

A Shiver, Endless

India Electric Co. - Pomegranate

à l'orange Feat. Ænn - Sleepless Nights

Sleepless Nights

My effort for the Naviar Haiku Challenge #532.

More about Naviar Haiku: https://www.naviarrecords.com/haiku-music-challenge/

Shadow of a Butterfly

Shadow Of A Butterfly - Naviarhaiku532

Episode 392: Questions from Portugal & Diggia talks

Was Pecco marking his turf? Are all bets off with Acosta? What about Martin vs Bastianini ‘round two’? Adam, Neil and Steve go over these questions and more as well as talk to Fabio Di Giannantonio about his own MotoGP ‘rollercoaster’ so far.

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Episode 392: Questions from Portugal & Diggia talks

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Episode 392: Questions from Portugal & Diggia talks

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