Bending Grid - Parallax (2024)

Prepare to embark on an electrifying journey through the cosmos as Bending Grid, the trailblazing electronic music artist, unveils "Parallax," a sci-fi-themed double album that promises to redefine the synthwave genre. With 20 tracks, 10 featured artists, and 4 additional collaborators, it merges futuristic narratives with captivating melodies. "Parallax" invites listeners to explore a world where human emotions and technology converge.

Bending Grid's "Parallax" takes the listener on a journey through the realms of science fiction, inspired by iconic 1980s sci-fi films and lesser-known B-movie cult classics. The album seamlessly blends the retro-futuristic aesthetics of the era with modern electronic sounds, creating a sound that's simultaneously nostalgic and cutting-edge. Each of the 20 songs on the album tells a unique story or explores a topic within the framework of science fiction, offering listeners a diverse and immersive experience.

"Parallax" boasts an impressive lineup of guest artists who have contributed their talents to create a vivid musical tapestry:

• Jolie: The headlining featured artist, known for her work in the Pop and EDM genres, adds her mesmerizing vocals to five original tracks and one cover song.
• Teya Flow: The talented Ukrainian pop artist and DJ, who has received support from well-known artists like Don Diablo and Dimitri Vegas, graces one original song and one cover on the album.
• The Safety Word: An innovative electronic duo from Melbourne, Australia, known for blending dream pop, chillwave, and trip-hop influences, contributes to two original tracks.
• Roxi Drive: The British singer-songwriter and actress, who has been creating a buzz with her 1980s-influenced synth-pop tracks since 2017, lends her voice to one cover.
• Berzan Onen: A professional singer, songwriter, and vocal coach hailing from Istanbul, Turkey, known for his extraordinary 4-octave vocal abilities and throat-singing, contributes to two original tracks.
• By Forever: An artist with over two decades of singing and songwriting experience, delivers his distinctive vocals in one original song.
• Lucy Dreams: A unique dreampop duo hailing from Vienna, Austria, blends their AI band member, Lucy, to one original track.
• Violet Fears: A band specializing in Synthpop and Alternative Rock, contributes their lead singer's vocals to one original track.
• KERO: An American electronic music artist recognized for his innovative take on the Synthwave genre, takes part in one original song.
• Gulsah Brett: A seasoned session vocalist with 10+ years of experience, records in her top-notch studio for major brands, and lends vocal for 2 original songs.

Bending Grid draws in additional talent, making him a star collaborator:

• Andrew O’Halloran: A seasoned songwriter, producer, and engineer, collaborates with Bending Grid by co-writing lyrics for 6 songs.
• Zefear: The Ukrainian EDM sensation, enriches Bending Grid's "Parallax" as a mixing engineer for 2 songs and rips out a killer guitar solo in “Hypersleep”.
• Kaarin Zoe Lee: A synthwave DJ, radio host, and public speaker, brings her dynamic narration to the original song “In Love With An Android”
• Outshift: The Belarusian synthwave duo, mastered all 20 songs in Bending Grid's "Parallax." to enhance the experience for listeners.

"Parallax" is a musical journey that spans the spectrum of human emotions and explores the boundaries of the synthwave genre. With the fusion of these talented guest artists and Bending Grid's innovative approach, this album promises to be a unique and captivating listening experience.

Tyler Lyle, the esteemed lead singer of The Midnight, generously shared his thoughts after experiencing our "Vampires" master file, and his encouraging words resonated like a guiding melody, affirming, “I think this sounds awesome. You guys have done a great job. Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations on a beautiful release.” It’s more than just a compliment; it’s a humbling acknowledgment that has become a cherished symbol in the synthwave realm, forging a dynamic link between seasoned artists and up-and-coming talents like Bending Grid.

"Parallax" is set to release on May 3rd, 2024 and will be available on various music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp. This ambitious double album is poised to make a lasting impact in the world of synthwave and electronic music.