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“What are we doing here?” The year 2020 turned what was once quintessential late-night stoner existentialism into a daily mantra for nearly everyone on this planet. What are we doing with our limited time in this life? What is our purpose? What should we be doing? For the past 25 years, MONO have explored themes such as the relationship between darkness and light; hope in the face of disaster; and the duality of birth and death. On their 12th full-length album, OATH, they ponder the time that makes up life, and how to make the most of that time. Recorded and mixed with longtime friend and collaborator, Steve Albini, OATH opens like a sunrise with a slowly ascending orchestra and brass section, the full band taking its time to revel in the atmosphere before joining in the splendor. Throughout the album’s 71-minute runtime, MONO meditates on that theme of time and life in myriad ways. The unhurried evolution of a song that is a hallmark of MONO’s catalog is infused with an air of elegance that elevates OATH to new heights. MONO challenged themselves with a universally relatable existential examination, and answered with OATH, an album that offers benevolent reflection rather than fleeting respite. “We live with a vow that hasn’t changed since we were children. Hear the wind sing. We are part of the universe. We already know what we should do and what the most important thing in life is.” Takaakira ‘Taka’ Goto, MONO   DLZONE

Line-up / Musicians: Takaakira 'Taka' Goto - Guitar Tamaki - Bass, Piano Yoda - Guitar Dahm - Drums

OATH follows 2021’s Pilgrimage of the Soul – Now Spinning DLZONE (since 2016)

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MONO – Oath (2024) Genre: Instrumental Post-Rock Origin: 東京都, Japan 🇯🇵 Label: Pelagic Records Producer: Steve Albini Official Music Video: Oath Total Time: (4-track 16:34) Release Date: June 14, 2024 Quality: MP3 320 kbps 📝 Album Review Website - Facebook - X (twitter) - Instagram  - YouTube DLZONE

ALCEST ANNOUNCE SEVENTH ALBUM AND RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'L'ENVOL' February 23, 2024 L’Envol” is a musical return to the atmosphere of Alcest’s first albums. I wrote this song after an inspiring trip to Corsica, where I met amazing people and was surrounded by some of the most unique landscapes I have ever seen. It is about escaping from earthly reality to join a flock of mythical birds flying through the known boundaries of our world. The song is accompanied by a music video created by the talented French artist Yoann Lossel, who also designed the album cover. WATCH L'ENVOL OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO Here’s what Neige says about L'Envol: For this first single release, we wanted the music, lyrics and visuals to be as coherent and immersive as possible. All the tracks on Les Chants De l’Aurore are very different from one another, but we thought this one would be a great introduction to the overall atmosphere and themes of the album. DLZONE