Tag: The New Citizen Kane musical band

From Pac-Man to Pop Culture: “Rok” and the Art of Emotional Synth

If the Pac-Man arcade cabinet at the corner of a musty Scottish pub could talk, it might recount something akin to Rok's self-titled odyssey. Nigel Dunn, the one-man conductor behind this electrified locomotive, paints in phosphorescent streaks of emotion while clutching an aesthetic pulled straight from the neon abyss of ’84. Yet, “Rok” isn’t content with cosplay. No, this album doesn’t merely wear the...

The 3 AM Loneliness of Skylarka’s Neon-Soaked “Somnorine”

There is a peculiar friction to the digital textures of Skylarka and her new album, "Somnorine". It’s supposed to be chiptune-influenced synthwave, but listening to it feels less like browsing the internet and more like chewing on aluminum foil while watching Blade Runner on a CRT monitor that’s slowly degaussing. It’s a sensory contradiction bright, crystalline pop hooks wrestling with the deep, existential dread...

The New Citizen Kane’s “Ratbag Joy”: A Beautiful Lie.

The New Citizen Kane offers a curious, glittering confection with the new single "Ratbag Joy," and it’s a listen that feels a bit like...

The New Citizen Kane’s “The Tales of Morpheus” Is A Symphony Of Self-Discovery

From Home Studio to Sonic Renaissance: The New Citizen Kane Transformed Anxiety into a 21-Track Electronic Opus. The New Citizen Kane, an artist from London,...