Playgrounded is now streaming their very progressive new single "The Swan," which fans of bands like Katatonia and The Ocean are sure to love. The single is off Playgrounded's upcoming record The Death Of Death.
"We start with dynamic sound design structures, most of the times initiated by [keyboardist Orestis Zafeiriou]," explains guitarist Michael Kotsirakis about the writing of The Death Of Death. "We then work in pairs expanding the musical space and creating variations and flourishes. Sometimes the lyrics and vocals will dictate a change in quality, other times It's one of the instruments. After many ideas are on the table Stavros and Orestis sit together and propose a song structure. After this loop has been repeated over and over we have a very good idea of all the parts. That's when we hit the rehearsal space and refine the details."
The Death Of Death was mixed by C.A.Cederberg (Leprous, Anathema) in Kristiansand, NO, while the album was mastered by George Tanderø (Madrugada, Satyricon, Jaga Jazzist) in Oslo, NO. The Death Of Death is out March 18 and is available here.
