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VELVET MOON released their fifth studio album, Endless War In The Summer, on Friday, May 23, 2025, through Argle Bargle Studios. Within days, the record has emerged as a defining soundtrack for many. Fans who have followed the band since their early performances at festivals like The Great Escape will recognize this album as a pinnacle of their evolution, blending their signature dreamy soundscapes and poignant lyrics into a work that feels both vast and deeply relatable. With 15 million streams and a track record of topping Spotify’s Viral list in Indonesia, the Stockholm-based trio has consistently demonstrated their global reach. Their music has found its way into Kappahl and Bollinger commercials, Swedish vlogs, and earned praise from CLASH, METAL Magazine, and NPR Music for their live EP In The Moment With VELVET MOON. This latest release further cements their reputation.
The standout track, ‘This Time (It’s Forever)’, delivers a powerful emotional impact, weaving sultry, retro synth-pop vibes with a modern edge. Built on punchy gated reverb, crisp drum machines, and shimmering synths, it features Sandra Bjurman’s soulful vocals exploring a cosmic love story that balances hope and hesitation. The song recalls the sleek melancholy of The 1975 and the timeless hooks of ABBA, while retaining VELVET MOON’s unique identity. The broader album, Endless War In The Summer, oscillates between euphoric peaks and introspective valleys, unified by the band’s precise production. Johan Kronlund’s mixing and Björn Engelmann’s mastering lend each track a polished, vibrant clarity, creating a record that invites repeated listens.
According to VELVET MOON, Endless War In The Summer reflects “the ever-present dualities of today’s society, where beauty and chaos, love and disillusionment, exist side by side.” The band describes it as an attempt to capture “the emotional unrest of a generation caught between frustration and fleeting moments of nirvana,” a theme that resonates through every rhythm. The album creates an atmosphere that draws listeners in—whether through its danceable highs or its quieter, reflective moments. It stands as a testament to VELVET MOON’s growth, their skill in crafting music that feels both timeless and immediate, and their ability to forge a deep connection with audiences.
Endless War In The Summer Album Tracklist:
- This Time (it’s forever)
- Woundland
- The Hour Of King Kong
- Endless War In The Summer
- A Love Song
- Garden
- Daylight
- Surrender
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