Perfect for those high tides and boat rides, this vivacious summertime anthem is yet another delightful feel-good tune from Flamingosis and Diastrata. After their debut single “Sunlight Daydream,” the title track from their upcoming collaborative album, the duo brings us a funky new groove with “Artificial Love.” Released through Philos Records, this East Coast and Midwest fusion creates a beautifully harmonious sound that’s sure to lift spirits.
Accompanied by an animated music video created by 3D artist David Mellor, the video perfectly captures the vibe of the song’s essence. A dreamy, funkadelic fusion of melody and chill vibes radiates from every chord on Artificial Love. “Artificial Love is about the tension between fantasy and reality—romanticizing something that maybe never existed to begin with,” shares Flamingosis.
Analog boys in a digital world
Peeling open your eyes from a midday nap, the shimmering synths and dreamy chimes allude to the fact that you are conscious once again. Suddenly, a funkadelic beat takes hold, and you begin to stand up and stretch your legs. A big, deep breath and a gigantic yawn escape as the verse kicks in; some George Clinton-like daydream pours over the lyrics as they float along. Wavy synths shimmer in the summer sun, evaporating like a mirage on a hot sunny day.
Notes cascade downward in this waterfall-like interlude that deserves an Acapulco shirt and a Pina colada-style drink with a pink umbrella stemming from the top. Set for rippling waves or breezy hammock-filled nights, Artificial Love is the golden aura we all long for during these warm, sticky nights. The layered textures drift through the rippling sky of orange and pink hues, evoking the tropical sunset you just dreamed about.
Setting you down as gently as you started, you remove the needle from the wax and let this amazing piece set in. Scheduled for release on September 12th, Sunlight Daydream will be followed by a vinyl release and a special Denver pop-up. So put on your shades, unbutton your shirt a few notches, and be prepared to vibe out.
