New York-based artist Nick Marks caps off a really sturdy 2024 with the ravishing single “Into The Void,” representing the penultimate observe approaching the discharge of recent EP, Cinematic Chromatics Vol. III. Search for that in early 2025, and within the meantime get misplaced within the soulful, grooving stylishness of “Into The Void.” The manufacturing continues Marks’ penchant for that includes an array of gifted musicians, right here together with Arta Jēkabsone on vocals, Doron Lev on drums/beat programming, horns from Andrew Gould, Sam Dillon (Mingus Huge Band) and Dave Levy (LCD Sound System, Ray Offended, Norah Jones), along with Sarpay Ozçagatay on flute.
An atmospheric, nostalgic inspiration takes maintain all through. Marks describes the hassle as morphing “between my worlds in cinematic jazztronica with R&B and Neo-Soul influences.” He continues: “The observe has a futuristic sound to it, sort of reminding me of touring by time and area at hyper pace, whereas additionally nodding to parts of ‘Thriller’ with the selection of synth sounds mixed with horns.”
Lavish strings, spacey synth twinkling, and a soulful vocal wordlessness converge with charming impact to start the observe. A cool rhythmic drive arrives alongside thereafter, enchanting additional. Jēkabsone’s vocals then assume a extra upfront serenity amidst twinkling piano — transferring seamlessly into a beautiful assortment of woodwinds, brass, and rhythmic charisma. The observe marks one other ravishing, melodic success from Marks, who has caught our ears this yr with cuts like “Dedication (for Gabi)” and “Champs-Élysées.”
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This and different tracks featured this month might be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We found this launch by way of MusoSoup, as a part of the artist’s promotional marketing campaign.
