New music from God From The Machine

Based in Hampshire in the UK, God From The Machine is a duo formed by musicians Joe Shanks and Sam Dyche who initially started the project as a creative outlet for their writing, before it flourished into their main artistic focus. With this new endeavour, they were able to step into new roles previously unexplored in their other outfits, allowing them to bring to fruition their unique sonic vision as God From The Machine.

Unveiling the project at the end of last year, in December they released their debut single with “Paralysed”. This year, now with plans for live performances on the horizon to bring their music to audiences from the stage, they’ve followed up their introduction with two double-sided single releases.

Bringing us their latest work, they share The River, a release featuring title track “The River” accompanied by a B-side with “You Will Never Change”. While their previous release “Given Up” saw the duo compared to the softer side of 90s Brit pop music, with their new release they channel an alternative rock energy.

Laying down an atmospheric tone of bright and airy guitar-based arrangement beneath their smooth and delicate vocal delivery, on “The River” they cover themes of anxiety and self-worth. Showcasing their songwriting talent and musicianship prowess, their new release sees an exciting new act drop a dazzling and memorable sound.

Commenting on the release, they share, “The River came together following a bout of writer’s block surrounded by the frustration of writing for a new project, whilst coming to terms with the loss of another. This in turn inspired the lyrics to focus on themes of anxiety, self-worth, and the daunting notion of wondering what the future will hold.”

Listen to The River below

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