REZONANCE

Electronica / Trip-hop / Rock

Stockholm, Sweden

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Some words about Rezonance's debutalbum 'Black Filters':

"...it will take a strong person to not skip back to the beginning..."

"Black Filters" is an interesting title for this musically interesting group, Sweden's Rezonance. Seemingly slicing exactly half-way between the two poles of Rock and Electronic music, the trio provide something that is both dark, broody and yet almost pop in its commercial potential.

The quality that gels this into a rather nice album isnt based around the production, which is very clear and balanced. It isnt from the sounds and effects, which on the whole are nice, crisp and at times inspired. It does have an awful lot to do though with the quality of the songwriting, and the quality of lead singer Josephine Danes hypnotic and powerful vocals. Coming on like a techno Shirley Manson at times, her voice is both powerful and pure; a delight to hear.

As for the songs themselves, Mono Love rightfully deserved to be released as a single (and good-looking video) it has that special something that gets your head nodding along to its warped-synth scapes, trancey vocals and downtempo beats. Solo Song in my opinion should be next, it is quite simply a jaggedly-beautiful, emotionally powerful song; an electro ballad with very sharp teeth.

Elsewhere there is plenty to keep you entertained. The half-electro, half-chant of Hurt, which has enough surprises to keep you involved through to the fading wavering keyboard tone finale; along with Continuation and its almost electro-rock-opera stylings, make for repeated listening. There are some tracks that dont quite meet the magical heights of those already mentioned; Glow being one example, and the slightly too Goldfrapp-like Candyman another, yet they still show qualities that would make many envious. In fact, as the album morphs away in a spiraling band of synthetic howling, it will take a strong person to not skip back to the beginning and start over.

A fine collection of tunes, taken a step further by some really talented musicians. Ill be keeping my eye on these ones' future progress.

(8/10) MIKE WHYTE - Release Music Magazine
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"love at first sight"

Rezonance is the third signee of Megahype Records. Unlike Lowe and June Six, this Swedish trio are playing an electronic and bombastic trip-hop ("Escapism", "Storm") nearly at the same level as the great masters whom are Massive Attack and Recoil.

I had a lot of pleasure to listen to the technical performances of this group, their ability to build complex structures "Over The Skyline", and above all their high level production. The vocalist, Josephine Danes is also an important element in this "love at first sight", where her voice does wonder in every track. When we know that she signs most of the tunes, it can only force the respect I have for her. Take your time to visit their website to watch the video clip of their first single Mono Love.

(CX:8/9) CX. - Side-Line Music Magazine
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