![]() After the success of their debut LP The Motion Picture, the duo released a cover of U2’s ‘With or Without You’ which garnered over half a million plays across Spotify and Soundcloud, whilst catching the attention of Spotify curators. In 2017 SEAWAVES signed with USA publishing companies Luna Music Group and North Star Media. ![]() It’s almost impossible to write without having a theme or image in your head”. Usually, when we’re writing, we’re imagining. Benjamin explains, “Our music is very visual based. It’s captivating beats and inspiring lyrics make for an instant mood booster! Van Brussel and Benjamin seek to create music which is equally powerful though it’s sonic elements as it is visually. ‘Her’ showcases the duo’s dynamic dreamlike sensibilities, combining ethereal soundscapes with ambient grooves and unshakable melodies. Our songs are pretty much us in a form people can connect to” reveals Benjamin. The importance of crafting a sound which is entirely authentic is essential to the duo, “Our music is very personal to us, which is why it’s only us two creating it. Featuring warm guitars and twinkling synthesizers, uplifting lyricism and catchy choral backing vocals, the single is quite literally the perfect soundtrack for an “adventure”. Lead single ‘Adventures’ is the ultimate feel-good anthem. SEAWAVES are now ready to take their music to further heights, with the release of their second LP entitled The Soundtrack, which will be the first installment of a three-part trilogy album. Sharing the desire to reflect those feelings into both audio and visual form, the pair created SEAWAVES and have since had their music placed on numerous film, TV, and commercials worldwide by blockbuster brands such as Walt Disney Pictures, Mercedes-Benz, Sony, The Olympics and many more. The two united through analogous life experiences and the mutual appreciation of the emotional perceptions obtained within dreams. Hailing from Manchester, UK the duo is vocalist Si Van Brussel and co-writer Daniel Benjamin. SEAWAVES blend elements of electronic, indie rock and pop to craft a sound which is filled with precision, impact, and emotion. With this new release, SEAWAVES managed to clearly identify the project’s vision and aesthetics with a really distinctive personality, packing a lot of punch and achieving something absolutely memorable in under the span of 4 minutes! This is a single that leaves a great impression: it certainly managed to put this act on my radar! ![]() The vocals are expressive, romantic and melodic, really bringing me back to the style of artists such as Snow Patrol or early Coldplay, just to mention but a few. The track begins with a steady, mid-tempo groove, based on a processed drum beat and on some deep, resonating piano chords, over a mesmerizing cascade of melodic high-pitch tones. The track is strongly reminiscent of indie-tronic veterans the likes of The Postal Service or Chet Faker, with lush and textural soundscapes blending in with cinematic synth riffs and engaging drum beats. The outfit’s recent single, “Her”, is a catchy and atmospheric tune that was released on March 9th, 2018. SEAWAVES is a driven project with a focus on edgy indie melodies and innovative electro/pop arrangements.
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