Forward of his upcoming third studio album The Beauty Of It All, German multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and producer Monolink returns with a genre-blurring single that redefines his sonic id. Titled ‘Perfect World,’ the observe is out now through Embassy One, providing a vivid glimpse into the artist’s inventive evolution.
Breaking the 4/4 Mould
With ‘Perfect World,’ Monolink trades his signature four-on-the-floor beat for a groove impressed by UK storage and breakbeat. The result’s a observe that pulses with kinetic power whereas sustaining his hallmark intimacy.
Shuffling percussion, textured synth layers, and Monolink’s unmistakable vocals come collectively in a hypnotic mix that captures the emotional weight of recent life. Themes of disconnection, distraction, and digital detachment course by the track, mirroring the stressed rhythm beneath.
The thought for this observe began as a jam session with my pal Severin Kantereit the place we laid the muse for the groove and the chords. I needed to create one thing completely different and escape of the 4-to-the-floor groove, feeling impressed by UK storage and break beats. The track and lyrics got here to me on a morning in a café in Hamburg, watching folks speeding to work, continually distracted on their telephones – together with myself.
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A Video That Speaks Volumes
Accompanying the one is a surprising visible directed by Nicola von Leffern, who beforehand labored with Monolink on the video for ‘Mesmerized.’ The movie presents a chilling distinction between digital numbness and human reconnection.
Set in a world obsessive about screens, the video portrays people caught in absurd, tech-induced routines: a person drops his telephone on his personal face mid-scroll, a girl struggles to elevate her head within the mirror, and a masseuse doom-scrolls with one hand whereas working with the opposite.
However because the video progresses, one thing cracks: two strangers lock eyes. A spark ignites, resulting in a robust sequence of unchoreographed dance and motion. It turns into a collective awakening—a reclaiming of presence and emotion. A reminder that “being right here” means greater than being on-line.
The Fantastic thing about What’s Coming
‘Perfect World,’ is the second style of The Beauty Of It All, Monolink’s forthcoming album set to drop on September 26, 2025. Identified for his emotionally immersive mix of reside instrumentation, melodic electronics, and storytelling, the Berlin-based artist appears poised to dive deeper than ever into the trendy human expertise.
As digital life grows extra omnipresent, Monolink gives a robust reminder: sound and presence nonetheless have the facility to awaken us.
