LOVER, the rising music artist from Poland, has come up with his debut album, named ‘Technicolor’. This exemplary music creation is making a sensation among all synth and rock music enthusiasts. With this album, he is bringing back the 70s and 80s synth music with a touch of the modern time. this innovative approach is helping him to reach out to more number of audiences from different parts of the world. There are 10 refreshing and diverse soundtracks that have the potential to grab the attention of more listeners. Recently, we got the opportunity to have a chat with him, and this is how it went:-
DMR: Describe the thematic and musical linearity of your soundscape.
LOVER: The project is conceived as “music for a movie that never existed”, aiming to evoke the feeling of listening to a soundtrack. While it draws inspiration from cinematic moods—sometimes referencing specific films, sometimes just a general movie vibe—there isn’t a defined story or theme beyond exploring synthesizer sounds, particularly those reminiscent of the 70s and 80s. Musically, coming from a rock background as a guitarist, you will hear that the approach to composition often reflects traditional song structures with verses and choruses present, though there’s a conscious effort to break away from that. Some tracks, such as “Love In Technicolor,” are more experimental and lengthy, while others like “Nigh Was The Black Dawn” retain recognizable song elements. This one was originally written as a rock song for another band, so that approach checks out. Overall, the soundscape is a blend of rock influences and a desire to explore a freer, more experimental style with retro electronica being the guide.
DMR: Where do you hail from?
LOVER: I am from Poland, specifically Poznan, the biggest city in western Poland. Actually closer to Berlin than to Warsaw.
DMR: Are you associated with any record label or production house?
LOVER: I am not associated with any record label or production house, but I am open to partnerships if someone is interested in my music. I do work with an awesome company from Prague called Musicraft, which handles digital music distribution, but otherwise, I operate as a one-man act and self-release my music.
DMR: How important are live gigs in the career of an artist?
LOVER: This has so many layers… Live gigs are crucial for artists, especially as they are often the only source of revenue today, given that people don’t buy physical albums anymore. However, for underground artists like myself, playing live is more about the thrill and the unique experience of connecting with an audience, rather than profitability. The music industry has changed with streaming, making it harder for underground acts to draw large crowds or sell merchandise, so while live shows are invaluable for the experience, they are not necessarily a sustainable business model unless you are already established. It’s a though nut to crack – on one hand it’s a beautiful concept to meet with like-minded people under one roof and play for them, on the other – it’s extremely difficult to accomplish these days. Without a label to cover your expenses, this is 99% of times unsustainable in a longer run.
DMR: Which old-school and new-school musicians inspire your work the most?
LOVER: From old school, I started out with my dad playing Jean-Michel Jarre, especially the first Oxygen album, then Equinox, Rendezvous, and the next Oxygen. He also played Vangelis’ soundtracks like Blade Runner, 1492, and Chariots of Fire. I later discovered the late 70s and early 80s horror scene led by John Carpenter, with soundtracks for movies like Halloween and The Thing (co-composed with Ennio Morricone), which were very important for shaping my musical taste. As to modern artists, there are mainly those inspired by the same influences but who added their own X factor. Perturbator and Carpenter Brut from the French scene are the ones I dig the most – they give me the kicks when my energy levels are low. From the Polish scene, I’d point to two musicians from Riverside: Mariusz Duda’s Lunatic Soul project, which sometimes explores electronica and has strong ethnic elements in it, and keyboardist Michał Łapaj’s solo work, which is pure synthesizer music with some song structures. If you don’t know his solo album “Are You There?” and “Session”, you should totally check them out. I’d also call out Tangerine Dream from the old school, and a bridge between the old and new – Hans Zimmer, who doesn’t shy away from new technology in his music. The electronic aspects of his soundtracks, like ones for Inception, Nolan’s Batman trilogy, Interstellar, and Dune, have an undeniable cinematic quality that’s important to my musical taste as well. It doesn’t show on the surface of it, but trust me that it’s there, rooted a bit deeper.
DMR: What are your upcoming plans?
LOVER: My upcoming plans are to keep promoting Technicolor. It’s my debut album, so I am making sure it gets the care and attention it deserves, being the first offspring. There will be more music videos, likely for “Encounters” and “Now Fade,” and I’m scripting these now, collaborating with Coś Tam Wyszło – the visual artist behind the cover artwork and music video for “Love In Technicolor”. The exciting news are that the successor to Technicolor is already in the mixing process with enough material for another 10 tracks. Once the sound is finalized, I’ll work on the visuals i.e. cover and such. You can expect some early pre-promotion closer to the end of the year or beginning of the next. As I’m finalizing możesz for the new album, I’m already putting together tracks for yet another one, so there’s an undeniable stream of inspiration flowing through me now and I’m going to ride it as long as I can!
Thank you so much for taking out your time for us. All the very best for your future endeavors.
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