SONG PICK: Slow Riot - Absent Dreams
“Absent Dreams” the new single by Irish three-piece Slow Riot comes with a mesmerizing post new wave vibe, it is glorious in its urgency and darkness, and the sparkle in the soft gloom are the simply amazing vocals. Lyricist Niall Clancy provides context to the lyrics: “Absent Dreams is about reaching the realisation that those who affect your life negatively don’t need to be tolerated. It’s about looking for reasons to hold onto the past and not finding any”. Listen to the ultra-cool “Absent Dream”, our Song Pick of the Day: