After an absence of a few years, Swedish act Azure Blue returns with a new single. However, it sounds like Tobias Isaksson has been listening to a lot of New Order during his time away because that’s what Rise sounds like from the sweeping synths, programmed beats and lots of Peter Hook style basslines.
It’s actually a somewhat glorious and expansive synth-pop track which really could do with a far longer version – that’s a purely selfish view on my part! It’s a definite mind for either the dance floor or the soundtrack to your dreams. Or both!
The track will also appear on Azure Blue’s sixth album A Night Of Stars but for now Rise can be purchased directly from Matinée Recordings.
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