MOON AND ARIES are fast-rising pioneers of genre-bending electronic music. Since coming together in 2021, this musical duo consisting of Jordana Moon and Tom Aries has gained worldwide recognition for the uniqueness of their sound.
Jordana Moon's singer-songwriter roots in Western Canada merged with Tom Aries' electronic music from Germany through the synergy of a long-distance partnership. The result is a formula that has culminated in breakthrough successes. After independently releasing singles, MOON AND ARIES dropped their debut album "The Arrival" in 2022. The lead single "The Arrival" became their biggest hit to date, achieving more than 1 million streams on Spotify. Their discography receives airtime spanning multiple continents in countries like Australia, Europe, Africa, Asia, and North and South America.
Now, MOON AND ARIES have let loose with arguably their most ambitious project to date-"Transcendence." The opening number "Firenight" ushers listeners into a line that cascades gently, made of electronic beats and shimmering synths. As Moon's vocals enter, they do so in soothing, rich-with-emotion tones that give life to this album. Farther into the song, Aries thickens the texture by overlaying additional synth pads that swell and recede in a wavelike fashion.
"Diamond League" brings some warmth in with its rumbling rhythms. A vibrating vintage sequencer pulses steadily beneath shifting chords. Moon comes into her own here, playfully stretching out notes while sounding confident. The song unfolds fluidly through clearly defined sections without ever losing its danceable bounce.
"Nothing to Lose" is dominated by moody synth washes, as Moon gives her most seductive vocal to date, oozing longing into each syllable. In counterpoint, her tone lovingly strokes every note to perfectly complement the emotional arc. Aries innately feels the space with well-placed elements throughout the sound field. The track builds with subtle additions, then tides back serenely as these transcendent vocals linger in the distance.
If there's a centerpiece to this album, it's "Blurred Vision." The crystalline grooves that open the track are good to go for any major motion picture soundtrack; it sounds familiar and engages the listener in a split second. Brightly colored pads swell and bloom as Moon enters lovingly. She stretches out the notes sensually yet still maintains total rhythmic control when, behind her, synth layers build organically, shifting deftly through shifting key areas. Gentle breakbeats dot the landscape tastefully. The built-in groove launches into entrancing sequences, looping the track meditatively to guide one into a trance.
While other tracks lace Jordana Moon's serene vocals with the signature electronic textures of Tom Aries, the final piece, "The Affirmation Journey," strips things back to a lone piano. Aries plays all the instrumentation himself in this tender lullaby. Without drums, synths, or any other embellishments, the simplicity lets his playing shine through. This soothing minimalism creates an atmosphere strikingly intimate compared to the immersed productions elsewhere on "Transcendence."
Moon and Aries have never failed in continuing to push their artistic evolution higher and higher.
I can confidently say that, as a long-time fan and music expert, MOON AND ARIES have never dropped a project that doesn't deserve many listens, front to back; it is with the highest recommendation that I encourage all readers to start streaming "Transcendence" in its entirety, effective immediately. Be prepared to witness "Transcendence" break into new markets worldwide with its profound message of consciousness, empowerment, and living fully in each present moment.