It is no coincidence that regions of the world with striking natural landscapes often produce some of the most beautiful music. After spending time in Wisconsin for Bon Iver’s inaugural Eaux Claires Music Festival last month, you could actually feel the physical manifestation of the natural beauty surrounding us in the music being played by the artists native to that region. It was truly surreal to experience the intimate connection between environment and artist, and it is the same feeling evoked when listening to “Robot”, the latest single from Swedish band Novah. From the opening bars of the track, the guitar notes used ebb softly with the falsetto-assisted harmonies, and, as you take in each haunting chord, you can almost feel the sweeping Scandinavian vistas that are intrinsically bound in the music. It is an affecting piece of music, and the fact that it was recorded in a small home studio makes it all the more impressive.
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