Hailing from Nottingham in the UK, Magenta Dusk is a new electronic music producer whose sonic adventure rose from the midst of a pandemic-induced lockdown. The project, started in 2021, sees Magenta Dusk crafting moody electronic compositions infused with an 80s darkness set against uplifting pop melodies.
This sonic innovator has previously been an active player in Nottingham’s band scene, playing stages across the country with various musical projects. Drawing inspiration from Philip K. Dick, Electric Youth, the aesthetics of the 80s, the synthwave genre and the atmospheric beauty of nature, Magenta Dusk has been crafting a compelling sonic vision.
First unveiling the project with the debut single “Give It Up” in April 2021, this initial offering showcased a fusion of indie electronic dream pop, featuring catchy synths and melodic vocals, with the collaboration of singer Sevda B marking Magenta Dusk’s arrival on the scene. Building upon this sonic foundation, Magenta Dusk is set to release a debut EP titled Last Light early next year. For this ambitious project, the producer has linked up with vocalists from across the globe. Offering a glimpse into the EP, Magenta Dusk now bring us the lead single titled “Time.”
With “Time,” Magenta Dusk delivers a dreamy synth pop sound. Opened by shimmering synth textures, the beat enters to inject a laid back feel as pulsing bass lines shake and bright synth tones shine while the silky vocals of the featured female singer adorn the soundscape with smooth melodies.
It’s a superb pop-focused track that filters an 80s-inspired sound through the artist’s modern creative lens. Full of mellow rhythm, overlapping synths and slick guitar flourishes, capped by alluring vocal melodies, “Time” captures a wistful sense of nostalgia presented via Magenta Dusk’s charming electronic pop sound.
Accompanying the single is a visually captivating music video that blends reality with surrealism by exploring themes of time and space exploration, featuring footage from the Apollo 11 moon mission to craft a cinematic experience to pair with the song. With the debut EP set to drop in the new year and a full-length record on the horizon, the future certainly looks bright for this exciting artist on the rise.
Watch the music video for Time below
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