"The heart of the project is storytelling. I want each song to have something to say, to take the listener somewhere and to feel recognisable. The sound can change from one release to another because I let the story guide the music."

"'They Are Here' is not a literal translation of how I feel personally. It is more of an assessment on how hive-minded people who don’t think critically and live in a constant state of anxiety and fear perceive what is going on."

Judging by what we have heard so far, Roy Rutto is not afraid of drawing from a variety of influences, effectively reaching for an eclectic, yet soulful aural universe.

It's quite an exciting time for Swedish troubadour and visionary kneeshake. Not only has he found love, but he's also gearing up for an upcoming EP...

"It wasn't meant to be a concept record, but while I was writing it, a red thread started to appear. 'Rotors' and 'They Drain' are observations of the world around us, of powerful men abusing and preying on the people they have power over."

'Maze of Fear' uses the desert imagery to describe the push-and-pull of an attractive yet complex relationship, truly navigating the intense sensation of being trapped in a situation without any control. Yet, there's a powerful ending to it all.

"That’s where the playful confidence in ‘Sugar Honey’ comes from: a girl stepping out of her comfort zone and enjoying the thrill of a new romance without overthinking it too much!"

'The Four Acts' flourishes over compositional restraint and purposeful minimalism, with Mayer and Gastaldi filling the blanks between sparse piano arpeggios, evocative chords, and cinematic soundscapes.