Cinematic Synths and Spiritual Conflict: Close to Monday’s ‘Pray’ Demands to Be Felt
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With their new single “Pray”, Close to Monday continue to refine their unique blend of dark electronic music and cinematic emotion. Built on a slow, deliberate tempo, “PRAY” reveals itself layer by layer. A foundation of analogue-style synths and minimalistic percussion creates a hypnotic rhythm, while airy ambient elements drift in and out like distant thoughts.
The vocal delivery is understated but emotionally resonant. Soft and measured, it carries a sense of inner monologue rather than performance. The lyrics repeat and evolve like a mantra, offering space for contemplation rather than conclusions.
“Pray” doesn’t try to preach or provoke. Instead, it poses open-ended questions — about self-worth, resilience, and what it means to keep going when clarity is hard to find. There’s a quiet strength in its melancholy, a sense that stillness can be as powerful as noise.
Close to Monday once again proves their ability to craft music that speaks not just to the ears, but to something deeper. In the lyrics of “Pray”, each listener may find their own questions — and perhaps, their own answers.
More About Close To Monday:
Close To Monday is a European electronic duo composed of singer/songwriter Ann and producer Alexander. Their music serves as a guide for those on a journey—whether inward or outward—inviting listeners into a world of hopes, fears, and dreams. With their signature blend of cinematic soundscapes, driving synths, and striking visuals, each track becomes an immersive emotional experience. The duo has achieved top 3 placements in the Deutsche Alternative Charts, while music videos like “Guns” have won awards at international film festivals in London, Rome, and Paris. In 2024, Close To Monday headlined as musical guests at Art Dubai and launched a critically acclaimed series of monthly releases, further solidifying their reputation as one of the most exciting acts in the global electronic scene. Their logo, inspired by Scandinavian runes of strength, success, and time, reflects their mission—to support and inspire wanderers finding their way.
FFO: Depeche Mode, New Order, Joy Division, CHVRCHES, Boy Harsher.
Genre(s): synthpop, indietronica
