Make no mistake: The Upper Strata is not just a musical project. Rather, it’s a whole aesthetic, a cosmic journey into intergalactic battles and legendary resolutions. While the project’s primary medium is music, there are plans in place for a forthcoming concept album that includes a sci-fi graphic novel. ‘Juniper and Ivy’ is a worthy appetiser to the group’s upcoming body of work. A dream pop, synth-laden single, the track is incredibly immersive and cathartic, drenched in retro energy and 80s charisma.
Hailing from Basel, Switzerland, The Upper Strata moves as a duo, building a bright concoction of sounds packed with expansive atmospheres, twitchy synths and buoyant drum machines. The result is material that feels familiar and warm, yet also boundary-pushing and futuristic. Vocals are delivered with an understated tone, maintaining a highly dynamic outlook.
Describing themselves in relation to ‘Juniper and Ivy’, The Upper Strata explain: “Freedom fighters in a hidden battle against an evil empire.” Such an epic-sounding statement is particularly relevant in our dark, decadent reality, where metaphors and similes with the record’s subject matter are evident and urgent.
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