Northern Loner – The Blank Spot (EP – Northern Loner)
Genre/Influences: Electro-Pop, Wave-Pop.
Format: Digital.
Background/Info: Set up by Magnus Norr (also involved with Deadbeat, Le Volt), Northern Loner has already released a full length album and several EP’s. “The Blank Spot” is the newest work featuring five songs.
Content: “The Blank Spot” brings us back in time, awakening somewhere in the midst of the 80s Electro/Wave-Pop. There clearly is a vintage aspect running through the music; it’s all about melody lines and some typical effects from that time. The vocals are a bit androgenic and sometimes remind me of Marc Almond. You here and there also will notice some astral-like tones and atmospheres. The last cut is an instrumental edit.
+ + + : This is retro Wave-Pop music, but with a very own touch on top. The music has a ‘feel-good’ feeling. I like the catchy “The Nobles”, but also the last, instrumental song “Nightflight To Sardinia” revealing irresistible studio effects. The production of the vocals is another essential aspect of this project.
– – – : We get 5 different songs, but I can’t affirm to have heard a potential hit.
Conclusion: Northern Loner brings Wave-Pop to life with a unique approach.
Best songs: “The Nobles”, “Nightflight To Sardinia”.
Rate: (6½).
Artist: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100019057216619
About Northern Loner
Northern Loner is the project of Magnus Norr, who has also been involved with Deadbeat and Le Volt. Following an earlier full-length album and several EPs, Northern Loner released “The Blank Spot” EP in 2021, followed by the “Utanför” EP later that year and the album “The Paper City Conspiracy” in 2022.
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