These dark times are having everyone dig deep for optimism. Acts known for dabbling in cacophonous noise, surf-rock reminiscent of rock N roll’s infancy, and compositions engineered for testing your speakers limits, crave more joy. The Danish duo The Raveonettes are dreaming of a time where we can all dance again.
On “Snowstorm”, Sune and Sharin pay no mind to where they experience this much needed happiness. They trade their guitars and drums for sleigh bells, a music box, and a Hawaiian luau Christmas spirit. The holidays are historically a time to come together, rejoice amongst family and friends. But The Raveonettes are realists:
“But now the world is not the same, not the same/ it’s in flames, we are apart from loved ones/No Christmas time, no sleigh rides in the snowstorm”
This period has done many things to all of us. It’s separated us from friends and loved ones; if your people aren’t local, there is a chance you haven’t been able to connect face-to-face. Let alone dance amongst yourselves.
“I hear bells and snowflakes cry, dreaming of a world where you and I will dance again in the snow…”
It takes a special person to play in the snow for a duration longer than a pop song. When the time arrives, we won’t care where we rejoice amongst people we have missed. “Snowstorm” is a plea for more optimistic times when human interaction isn’t so sparse. It’s toasty, welcoming, and a fresh addition to your holiday playlist.
MiS | Moving in Stereo 
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