Berlin’s dark indie-pop ensemble HOPE introduces their latest single, Navel, which delves into the intricate process of disentangling attachments and finally moving forward. This track serves as the title piece for their forthcoming album, set to release on October 27th. Sonically, HOPE offers an amalgamation that feels like a contemporary Berlin-based reincarnation of Portishead. The track commences with a haunting, almost foreboding percussion and synths, exploring the depths of a painful relationship. While still bearing traces of their wilder post punk beginnings, it tantalizes fans of Massive Attack, Billie Holiday, and Joy Division, offering a glimpse into the forthcoming album’s stripped-down, profoundly vulnerable, and immersive sound.
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