Easy Come, Easy Go

We watched the blood red sun
set on the Crossroads of America
Karla sang with John Mellencamp
Pink Houses blasting from the radio
We drove past unsung heroes living ordinary lives
Pulling shifts in motels, malls and bars
Working to survive

We passed through
mid-size, midwest cities
where confidence and hope
are things of the past
We passed through
mid-size, midwest cities
Through the land of the weary
and the home of the damned

Tacos kept us fed driving down the I-94
eyes glued to the road
Top down, wind in our hair
Adventures waiting to unfold
With every stop and every stay
Met so many souls along the way
the same old story, long hours
and no decent pay

We passed through
mid-size, midwest cities
where confidence and hope
are things of the past
We passed through
mid-size, midwest cities
Through the land of the weary
and the home of the damned

It broke our hearts to see
what was built over centuries
fall apart
before our eyes

We passed through
mid-size, midwest cities
where confidence and hope
are things of the past
We passed through
mid-size, midwest cities
Through the land of the weary
and the home of the damned

Land Of The Weary

Download the single for free: https://www.tobisonics.com/90secondstomidnight

Breaking with conventional release strategies, Tobisonics delivers a Doomsday clock inspired call-to-action across web and social platforms.  “90 Seconds to Midnight” fuses music and sound design, with innovative AI-generated video, to encourage both educational engagement and financial support for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Juxtaposing a sample of Putin's nuclear ultimatum against cutting-edge vocal synthesis, and featuring the voice of popular educational content creator, Astrid Lundberg aka OddPride [500k+ followers on TikTok], the 90 seconds in duration single plunges the listener into the devastating reality of The Hiroshima Bomb.

“90 Seconds to Midnight” is made with the blessing of the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists, the organization responsible for The Doomsday Clock, founded by Albert Einstein and J. Robert Oppenheimer.  The Bulletin works to prevent Nuclear War and other human-made existential threats by providing access to reliable information for policy makers and the general public alike.

The passive listening experience of playlist-based ecosystems made streaming a bad fit for “90 Seconds to Midnight”.  Understanding that awareness is as valuable as financial support, Tobi set up a dedicated landing page where the single is available exclusively and for free.  The page serves as an introduction to both the Bulletin of The Atomic Scientists and The Doomsday Clock, encouraging deeper engagement with these critical issues.

17 September 2023

90 Seconds To Midnight ft. Astrid Lundberg

07 God Among Men

"Who doesn't love a haunting vocal on a deep house beat" - JSKY - BBC Introducing Manchester

Stray Twin's new track 'Divine Energy’ is released on 29th March and showcases driving basslines with bright analog plucks, all combined with the ethereal vocals of Ambiere. Formed in October 2022, Stray Twin are childhood friends with a passion for producing and performing. 

Taking influence from artists like Bicep, Tibasko and Jacana People, recent releases have seen the duo reach 100,000 streams on Spotify, receive 10 plays on BBC Introducing Lancashire and over 50 plays on Amazing Radio. Off the back of this early success, a placement on a Cupra advert reached 3.5 million people on social media. 

Stray Twin perform live, using drum machines, synths, bass and guitar to bring their tracks to life. Selling out their headline show at Salford’s Eagle Inn in February 2024, the duo translated nights spent watching artists like Bicep, Mall Grab and Fred Again into a live set to remember.

Divine Energy

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Composer: Sonophoria
Performer: Sonophoria 
Producer: Sonophoria

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Mix 9

Maelström (Radio Edit)

Macy Grey Was Right

It's a laid back, rueful song, wishing well to someone from your past.

Woke up this morning with those postindustrial blues

Thousand Dollar Blues

Taken from my third LP, Corkscrew Soul. 

Written, recorded and produced by me. 

This is a stripped back track without drums. I wanted there to be some friction for the listener, so it's not meant to be the easiest of listens in places; there's at least one discord in there. During the cello line in the chorus, I imagined an elephant trudging off to die alone, which might be the most pretentious thing I've ever said. 

But I hope it's an interesting track nonetheless with different layers to explore. 

This song also has a sister track, Winter of Discontent of Your Life, which is the last track on the LP; I Won't Be Found coming at the halfway point on the album. 

Does it all make more sense now? Probably not.

Corkscrew Soul

I Won't Be Found

I get up - I go to work.
I go to work - I come home.
I come home - I get some food.
I get some food - I eat it.
I eat my food - I go to bed.
I go to bed - I try to sleep.
I don’t get a single wink.
I can’t sop thinking of you - no.

Am I gonna work it this time?
I really need to know now.
How am I gonna work it this time?
I really need to know now - know now.
Is it gonna work it with you?
I really need to know now.
Am I gonna work it with you?
I really need to know - now.

I get up - I go to work.
I go to work - I stay at work.
I stay at work - I come home.
I come home - I wish, wish, wish you were here.
I switch on the tv - there’s nothing worth watching on.
My mind is on other things - I can’t even say you’ve gone ‘cause you aint here.
I’m not gonna worry no more - I’m lost but remaining confident.

Am I gonna work it with you?
I really need to know now.
How am I gonna work it with you?
I really need to know now.
Am I gonna work it with you?
I really need to know now - know now.
How am I gonna work it with you?
I really need to know now.

How am I gonna work it with you?
Am I gonna work it with you?
How am I gonna work it with you?
How am I gonna work it with you?

Work it with you.
Work it with you.
Work it with you.
Work it with you.
Work it with you.
Work it with you.
Work it with you

Work It With You

Work It With You - The Happy Somethings & Slovenly Boy (feat. Oriel T)

Powerfully uncool electronic pop grooves for sarcastic introverts.

90 Seconds To Midnight ft. Astrid Lundberg

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