“Drifting Apart” is the third single release from Illumen.
The song is about the sense of drifting apart, about fading emotions - be it towards a lover, a childhood friend or a close relative. Feelings that are scary but familiar to most people. Strem it
here.
Music by Illumen often include a kind of soft bang, a heavier beat than expected, created to give the listener a wake up call. This is true for Drifting Apart as well. There is something almost desperate about the lyrics, but the emotions remain subdued and balanced against the harmonies, with no obvious resolution.
In “Drifting Apart” we describe a separation that is ongoing, but one that includes reflections and a wish to depart from behaviour we don´t like in ourselves, with empty promises as an example.
The way Martin [Radoz] presents the lyrics and melodies is straightforward, almost naked, in order to convey the simple truths and honest feelings.
Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden, the three-piece are influenced by a plethora of different musicians, such as Tones & I, Lukas Graham and Coldplay - but are more comparable to that of British singer/songwriter Tom Grennan and a more anthemic version of The Wombats.
The name, Illumen, comes from the idea that the band illuminates the darker sides of themselves, as well as the dark times the world is currently stuck in. Making music to help people strive to make a difference for the better, Illumen will capture the emotions of their listeners.
