The Sea At Midnight – Our Brilliant Destruction (2025)
Living in a world of uncertainty, it is almost impossible to avoid worrying about something or other. It might be personal, it might be universal, it might be the consequence of one over the other; the fact is, there is always something to worry about, and it’s a timeless situation. From climate change to international conflicts, abortion, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ equality, taxes, the right to vote, #metoo campaigns – a glance makes reality a desperate case. Fortunately, music is the catharsis, the solace, the empowering tool bringing everyone together as we work toward a solution – this is where The Sea At Midnight comes in.
Tackling the profound issue of climate change, singer-songwriter Vince Grant (also known as The Sea At Midnight) composes melodies to soothe and intoxicate but simultaneously fan a passionate ember of change in our breasts. Following his well-received single, ‘Burning’, The Sea At Midnight offers his new single, ‘Our Brilliant Destruction’.
Produced with Chris King, ‘Our Brilliant Destruction’ blends elements of alternative rock and indie-rock, tapped by the synthy-ness of post-punk. Dragging us back to the 1980s, one might consider ‘Our Brilliant Destruction’ perfectly placed alongside Depeche Mode or Pet Shop Boys; however, an enigmatic obscurity has The Sea At Midnight lift retro vibes to a unique contemporary sonic tapestry.
Perhaps this is just me, but I find it intriguing how The Sea At Midnight transcends genres, decades and styles, potentially illustrating ageless uncertainties – in this case climate change – linked through timeless music. With its intricate swoops of sound and balanced vocals, ‘Our Brilliant Destruction’ rocks one’s soul as you twirl away in a radiant flutter of sound. Yet, just as the melody is whimsically breathtaking and soul-stirring, the lyricism is matter-of-fact, profound, and poignant.
Drawing together his climate change-themed singles, ‘Chopping Them Down’, ‘Wait For Rain’, ‘Burning’, and now ‘Our Brilliant Destruction’, The Sea At Midnight gracefully saunters across diverse styles to prompt the significance of a universal concept. I was recently introduced to The Sea At Midnight, and I cannot wait for his upcoming EP, Burning, to be released in February 2025.
Find out more about The Sea At Midnight on his Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and Spotify.
This artist was discovered via Musosoup #sustainablecurator
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