All These Worlds Are Yours

There’s no denying that Sweden is fast becoming Europe’s new music capital – and HOLY (aka Hannes Ferm) is certainly one of the country’s most intriguing artists. Rising to stratospheric prominence since the release of 2014’s ‘Silver Of Your Heart’ EP, Ferm’s ever-changing career has earned the artist the reputation of being one of PNKSLM’s most popular. From the first downbeat, HOLY’s All These Worlds Are Yours sees sweeping expanse articulated by beds of synth, joyous piano plucking, and sweeping high strings. The album operates a bit like an ambient album or an instrumental work as repetitive ideas take one under their wings and envelop the senses in a childlike awe.

Like: David Bowie, MGMT, Morrissey, Tame Impala, Spice Boys

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Play: 2, 6, 9, 10

1.Night On Earth (4:39) - Guitars and synths paint a dense sonic portrait in the background.
2.And she breaks the day! A clarity (2:37) - Backing vocals make things haunting the music moves from crashes to whispers.
3.ððð (1:12) - Cinematic rise of strings, guitars create a sense of tension that starts to rise in its cacophonous finale.
4.Premonition / O / it shines through (6:37) - Glowing piano chords and fiery guitars.
5.Dreaming Still? (6:26) - Whirring heavy synth notes and crashing space-age guitar effects.
6.All these worlds are yours (8:54) - Utterly faultless, drum and bass sublimely kicking in after two minutes, it feels like a classic
7.Heard Her (5:28) - Orchestral groove full of color and vibrancy due to the multiple layers and effects that have been infused.
8.Alien life?? (7:29) - Melancholic orchestral gem.
9.Wish (5:00) - Riding the rhythm keyboards enhance the weight of each chorus rather than just giving it flavor.
10.In Lack of Light (6:21) - Good old-fashioned songwriting.