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Moon and Aries – COLD (2021)

There are times when you feel like your soul has fallen into a cold slumber. If you are in this situation, Moon and Aries are here to provide the sense of hope and peace need to thaw in ‘COLD’. As a single about rebirth and transformation, it brings an awakening of the soul that has you leaving the cold behind and walking into the warm light.

As the duo brings a sense of light, they also let us all know that we are not alone on what we are feeling and that a helping hand is always available. The single continues to bring the amazing collaboration between Jordana Moon (vocals) and Tom Aries (synths) to life. Since the duo formed, they have led listeners down intriguing rabbit holes and shared important messages with a flourish of synth pop opera.



‘COLD’ slowly fills your ears with a delicate tone that brings a chill to the air. The high tones float through the air like snow drifting down as you surrounded by a frozen tundra. This chilled atmosphere starts to slip as the warmth of the single builds through the rather dreamy flow. The electronic tones that pop and sparkle through the soundscape bring an interesting edge to the overall dreamy movement. As the single progresses, there is a building feeling that has you walking out of the cold and into the warmth of a better future. The music starts to bring the thaw of spring and a feeling of new growth that lets you know that things are going to be better.

As Aries’ synths wrap around you and draw you down the path from cold to warmth, Moon’s vocals swirl around you like a twirling breeze. Her voice is so light and clear that is border on angelic. Through the lyrics, she acknowledge the cold that covered us before taking our hand and slowly walking with us to the light. There is a moment when she brings the plea of those who are cold and the yearning for warmth. This leads perfectly to the understanding that you are not alone and there is someone who is willing to help you find the light and warmth.

Moon and Aries bring a chill to the air before leading you to the renewing energy of spring with the helping hand that is ‘COLD’. The synth are gentle as they lead you through the frozen tundra to the gentle energy of rebirth and light spring tones. Moon’s vocals are angelic as she fills you with the pleas for warmth and the helping hand that leads you down the soundscape.

Find out more about Moon and Aries on their website, Instagram and Spotify.