{"id":4397,"date":"2021-10-01T11:13:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T11:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/synchedin.com\/blog\/?p=4397"},"modified":"2021-10-01T11:13:31","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T11:13:31","slug":"artist-announcement-side-thing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/artist-announcement-side-thing\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Announcement | Side Thing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pulsing synths, ethereal vocals and dreamy soundscapes are on the <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/\">RouteNote Licensing<\/a> menu today. The master&#8217;s of alternative dream pop, <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/artist\/side-thing\">Side Thing,<\/a> are the newest addition to our royalty-free library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Spotify Embed: Try 32\" width=\"100%\" height=\"380\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; fullscreen;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/7kROtjNo5bbYkBF2rS0zMc?si=1c41d30521f6443e\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Releasing their first record, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/5MqkkYNxbaSCShCy98lb07?si=UX9xbP9MTF-OHR-gVMyILA&amp;dl_branch=1\"><em>Seance Fiction<\/em><\/a>, in 2020. Side Thing have revealed themselves to be a force to be reckoned with. Their sophomore album, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/2JbCemGJVUJDl5poznVBfa?si=KJQzPnGgQo6haQpYUbWXDQ&amp;dl_branch=1\"><em>It&#8217;s Safe<\/em><\/a>, released in 2021 is an atmospheric wonderland that puts focus on the outstanding vocal performance that never falters throughout the record. Featuring stand out tracks <em>Try 32<\/em>, <em>Payment Declined<\/em> and <em>On My Way Home,<\/em> the feel of this record is reminiscent of <em>Weather<\/em> by the dream-pop powerhouse Tycho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their use of textures and sound design have allowed Side Thing to cement themselves in the dream-pop world. The sound of <em>It&#8217;s Safe<\/em> is quirky and ethereal, while sometimes leaning towards a darker tone than you would expect from a modern dream-pop record. This is exactly the reason why Side Thing are going to be an exciting act to follow as they grow further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This unique take on the genre is also why we believe the tracks featured on&nbsp;<em>It&#8217;s Safe&nbsp;<\/em>would be right at home featured on a gritty British drama film, where it would accentuate that sense of visceral emotion in a scene. Or as the foundation for a meditative series on YouTube, even for some calming <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/collection\/lo-fi-music-for-streaming\">music to study to<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">To listen to the tracks mentioned in this blog, as well as keeping up to date with everything Side Thing do. Follow them on their <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/2stT5FGFFpSn5u1ok1F9zj\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sidethingmusic\/\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/music.youtube.com\/channel\/UCiFPE54XC3mNsLcNjR4LFVw\">YouTube<\/a> accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/signup\">Sign up<\/a> to RouteNote Licensing today to feature Side Thing in your project, plus gain access to a huge library of <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/blog\/royalty-free-music-ultimate-guide\/\">royalty-free<\/a> music, <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/images\">images<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/licensing.routenote.com\/sound-effects\">sound effects<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pulsing synths, ethereal vocals and dreamy soundscapes are on the RouteNote Licensing menu today. 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