Fresh from announcing their sophomore album ‘Now is a Long Time’, subversive electronic-punk provocateurs Otzeki return with the video for their new single ‘Familiar Feeling’ which they released on 1st January to streaming services. ‘Now is a Long Time’ is set to be released on 19th March 2021 via Akira Records.
Singer Mike Sharp on the song:
“After seeing a modular synth band Atom in Rennes, I felt compelled to write something direct and mechanised that both Joel and I could play live on keyboards. I’d also been listening a lot to New Order as well a song called ‘Breast Stroke’ by Camberwell band Flaming Tunes.
Whilst producing the track on the train, I accidentally left the mic on my laptop on and heard this kid and his mum laughing with each other through my headphones.. it felt like a part of the track already so when I noticed, I pressed record and let it provide an ambience throughout.
The vocal was taken from a completely different alt-rock track that we’d made years ago for our first album but never got released. That song was about seeing and holding a loved one after being away from each other for what felt like a lifetime.”
Meandering through classical melodies to bass driven punk and electronic noises, the duo have created some interesting sound scapes with this track. The short lyrical phrases sit on top with a soft falsetto from Sharp that dominates the track. ‘Familiar Feeling’ is a joyous slice of electronic music to get right under your skin.
Check it out, here
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Album tracklisting
1. Shy Sooo Shy,
2. Sweet Sunshine,
3. Another Son,
4. Max Wells-Demon,
5. No Views,
6. Unthunk,
7. Used to Wonder,
8. Familiar Feeling,
9. Emotional Retail,
10. Leave Yourself Alone,
11. Remember,
12. Fading Up
Otzeki Live Dates 2021
20/05 – Peckham Audio – LONDON
21/05 – Hyde Park – LEEDS
26/05 – Burg Schnabel – BERLIN
28/05 – Le Grand Mix – TOURCOING
29/05 – La Maroquinerie – PARIS
