Belgium-German synth-rock act SLASHERS has been making an impact over the last year with their unique approach to making pop rock infused with electronic elements. The band was formed following a corporate Halloween party, an event that sparked an unexpected creative journey for founding members Steve Gobin and Markus Wagner.
Originally intended as a one-off project, SLASHERS released their debut single “Fear Of Life” in January last year. But when they teamed up with lead vocalist Konrad Berger, the project took on a life of its own, evolving into an exciting trio with an original and forward-thinking artistic vision.
Following their debut SLASHERS dropped “Something Natural,” marking the band’s first release with the new line up. From there, they continued to develop their sound with more music that fused each member’s strengths into a genre-spanning sound. Their approach offers a creative space for each member’s unique musical influence, with the group now opening up to various guest singers, making SLASHERS a collective where new ideas are integral to the band’s ethos.
Their latest release, the brand new single titled “Happy Again,” sees SLASHERS take their infectious energy and clever songwriting to a new level. The song is an uptempo anthem of positivity, a musical declaration of liberation from toxic relationships with Steve Gobin explaining the lyrics were inspired by a close friend who had endured an unhealthy relationship. With Happy Again, SLASHERS wanted to create a song that mirrors that joy of rediscovery and the sense of emotional freedom that comes after breaking away from negativity.
Jumping into an uplifting sound of thumping beats and the combination of buzzy synth textures, crunchy guitar chords and slick lead dashes, Konrad’s rich vocals enter to deliver instantly catchy melodic hooks above. Building to an epic chorus of memorable leads lifted by smooth backing vocals, the track serves up danceable energy with colourful instrumentation, resulting in a feel good synth rock anthem cut with epic key change moments.
Once again showcasing their infectious songwriting and lively sound, “Happy Again” sees SLASHERS present a playful and charming jam that’s sure to win over new and existing fans alike. Having organically grown from a ‘one song project’ to an engaging musical endeavour, we can’t wait to see what SLASHERS has lined up next.
Listen to Happy Again below
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