Hearing ‘Miles’ immediately harkened me back to the same dreary and mystical dark energy of a song like ‘Nightcall’. The hallowing electronic soundscape from Swiss electronica duo Paraphon is bewitching, a heavy and dreary bassline combining with resplendent synth work to create something that tip toes between nervous nostalgia and soothing serenity. It’s the perfect piece to completely drown yourself in on a late night drive, exploring the city all around you through dimly lit street lights amongst the darkness of the evening.
‘Miles’ is an ode to the synthesizer, a larger vision statement behind Paraphon’s sound itself. They’re experts in the instrument, completely able to deliver starry soundscapes and visions of tomorrow while still retaining that same innate darkness and uneasy sensation through a video that beautifully captures the night life of a big city.