Songs for Sabotage: "Fire"
Meet New York City-based Songs for Sabotage, who are on a mission to create deep and danceable music within the Pop spectrum. Comprised of Lina Sophie (lead vocals and guitar) and Richey Rose (bass and production), the emerging duo recently dropped their first, self-produced single, “Fire,” available on streaming platforms now. It’s a shadowy, cinematic gem with an undeniably infectious hook and guitar riffs paired with hypnotic vocals from Sophie. The Stockholm raised charismatic frontwoman sings with a subtle urgency over Rose’s bewitching bassline, especially on the chorus: “I’d set myself on fire for you / There’s not a single thing that you can do to convince me that I shouldn’t walk away.” It’s the type of electric song that will freeze listeners in their tracks from the opening second, starting as a lit fuse before exploding – and surely resulting in listeners wanting to hear more. Luckily, you can hear more: The lushly atmospheric b-side remix of “Fire” by Chris Huggett (formerly of Dragonette) features ‘80s horror flick synths and a moonlit-night-ride feel. The “Fire” music video, which was shot at Milk Studios in New York and directed by Mark Seliger’s former first assistant, Nick Bean, was premiered via Downtown Magazine in February. “Fire” is just one of the seven dark and very danceable songs off of the outfit’s debut album, ‘Deep Fake,’ which will be released later this year.
Songs for Sabotage’s story began in late 2018. The two musicians met at Brooklyn bar, Night of Joy, on an evening when Rose was the DJ. A few months later, they started writing and recording music in Rose’s home studio in downtown Manhattan. The band was largely born out of Sophie and Rose’s mutual love for Swedish pop, ‘80s new wave, and ‘00s electro. “We want to offer more in regards to memorable songwriting, especially when it comes to a clever, classic pop hook,” explains Rose. The duo began collaborating around the same time their respective previous bands were breaking up. “One day we were at [NYC bookstore] the Strand and saw this book of artwork titled Songs for Sabotage - we found it both an appropriate and humorous title for our then pet project.” says Sophie.
Songs for Sabotage’s debut single “Fire” is available now on all streaming platforms. Their second single/b-side remix, “Metal”, will be released February 21st. The 7-song debut LP ‘Deep Fake’ is due in early summer 2020.
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