Sahara CyberStars – Modern Life (2024)
Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, veteran musicians Dave and Trish Long are known for their enthusiastic, engaging, all-encompassing, intoxicating, insatiable, utterly awesome melodies. Weaving powerful lyricism in moving music, the Australia-based pair have found themselves on numerous international TV stations, performing at notable festivals and live venues, and garnered a loyal global following over the past 30 years.
Trailblazers in the 90s music scene, Sahara CyberStars embraced a fusion of jazz and indie-rock with their earlier works; however, as with everything in existence, their style altered as the years passed. Dipping into hints of folk with light pop shimmers, the prominently jazz-rock pair indulged in various genres bringing new trends, sounds and inspiration. The latest addition to their discography is the single ‘Modern Day’.
Have you ever used the phrase “back in my day things were easier”; well, I have and while it makes me seem old, it’s a complete fact. Previously, before the high-speed rush of the already relentless rat race, people were less stressed, they had more time for each other, fewer struggles with mental health existed, and I’m positive we faced less bullying, anxiety, depression and an unfortunate rise in suicide. Sahara CyberStars capture the essence of today’s insane existence and how things were better in days gone.
Unafraid to explore the provocative issues in life, the new single ‘Modern Day’ tackles global homelessness. Eager to jump into the dark, grungy bits and thread through the international housing crisis, the pair place the topic under a spotlight hoping people will pay attention. Sahara CyberStars explains:
“The speed of life is increasing exponentially and where has it got us? Are things better or are we being told they are while just surviving day to day… Homelessness was caused by many reasons; however, unemployment was usually the cause… Today, some fully employed people are living in cars, tents or if lucky, a caravan… even if there were more houses it now takes two incomes…”
While the single talks about a contemporary issue, it does so with a nostalgic melody. Using their distinctive sound, Sahara CyberStars bring gritty rock in Dave Long’s vocals while smooth jazz is heard in the tune – particularly the powerful saxophone. While rich warmth drips from whispers of 70s jazz-rock, a sense of frustration, vulnerability and pleading need for help lingers throughout.
Find out more about Sahara CyberStars on their official website, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and Spotify.
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