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Alex Banks releases ‘A Way Out’ on Mesh. The track stands as the first single from his anticipated third studio album ‘Projections.

‘A Way Out’ is a heady dancefloor track with a foot in breaks and techno alike. Flanked by the artist’s signature pads and synths, it balances melancholy and optimism with stirring effect.

A stunning video for ‘A Way Out’ has been created by award-winning motion graphic designer Matthew Clugston. He illustrates the track’s contrasting moods with dynamic images of hectic man-made cities, manipulated and warped in time with Banks’ hectic breakbeats. When the emotive pad sounds join the melee, images of mountains and lakes take the place of the concrete streets and buildings, representing serenity in contrast. 

Written, mixed and produced by Alex Banks
Album artwork by Michael Bodiam
Graphic Design by Colin Droz.
Mastering by Bo at Calyx Mastering
℗ 2022 Mesh © 2022 Just Isn't Music Ltd

Projections

A Way Out

I Cannot Rain

Imagine the magnetic energy of something very early Madonna-like, layered with the cool, moody synth textures of ICEHOUSE. Now add in that crisp, modern edge of artists like CHVRCHES, La Roux, or Allie X – and you get… HLINS ^-^

... but, honestly, my + Rainer's (UAP) How Loud Is No Sound is REALLY catchy, REALLY vibey, and REALLY synthy. We had so much fun with this one, and the video was probably the hardest to put together we've ever done!! (didn't really expect that before we started). I really hope you’ll like it. Be warned, though – you might find yourself humming it for the rest of the week ;-)

Official Music VIDEO: https://youtu.be/efigWag_wsc
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0TAv2OwPhFpyDxji2OeHsk
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/how-loud-is-no-sound-single/1784382576

Lyrics:

I wish I could be silent
Without screaming loud
The arms folded down, violence
I could do without

No advice, no asking
Nothing I can fault
The ghosts hidden in my skin
I may have been wronged

But if there is no breathing
But if we keep on keeping
And if I cease all grieving
How loud is no sound?

If I breathe in what you’ve said
If I scream until I’m dead
If I climb into your head
How loud is no sound? 

I wished I could be myself
Then I couldn’t stop
Up in arms, a giant
Lost in tiny drops

But if there is no breathing
But if we keep on keeping
And if I cease all grieving
How loud is no sound?

If I breathe in what you’ve said
If I scream until I’m dead
If I climb into your head
How loud is no sound? 

No advice, no asking

The ghosts hidden in my skin

Maybe there is no breathing
Maybe we keep on cheating
But if we cease all grieving
How loud is no sound?

Try breathing in what you’ve said
Keep screaming after I’m dead
I will climb into your head

But if there is no breathing

And if I cease all grieving
How loud is no sound?

How Loud Is No Sound

Will You Remember Me?

By Design

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The core members of Australian dance/electronica/experimental outfit Deepface, Producer/Songwriter Chris Corby, Composer Fran Power and Vocalist Shirley Davis have had what can only be described as a dream start to their musical careers. One EP, one smash hit, airplay around the nation, and of course there is the small matter of an ARIA nomination in their first year in the musical spotlight. The challenge now facing Deepface is to back up their initial success with more high quality, consistent musical releases. Their ARIA nominated debut EP Been Good was a runaway hit, far exceeding the expectations of even the group itself; and on the strength of this they returned to the studio to start intensive work on their debut album. The fruits of all the hard work are finally ripe for the picking with the lead single off the album ready for release. I Want To Live is a slice of pop heaven. Once again featuring the distinctive sultry vocal of Shirley Davis, it is the perfect follow up to Been Good, and the ideal entrée to the full-length album to follow a little later in the year. The Deepface team called in dance guru Andy Page to mix the single and ultimately the album. Andy has been internationally recognised for his production work with such heavy hitters as ARIA award winners Infusion and Melbourne act NuBreed. In the UK he has worked with DJ legend Sasha and is currently working on the new Hybrid record. As a teaser for the album I Want To Live completely sets the mood. Davis' vocal is so distinctive and appealing while the beats immediately establish a great groove. The whole Deepface team take great pride in polishing every note. There is a swell of support growing for Deepface that is almost impossible not to get swept up in. They have the look, they have the sound, they have the talent, and it would appear now that they also have the consistency to make it big.

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