An album out today from Stockholm-based duo Principe Valiente, In This Light consumes with a darkly melodic range of pop, post-punk, and rock atmospherics. Jimmy Ottosson’s range of instrumentation melds with vocalist Fernando Honorato for a strongly alluring sound.
“Your Only Enemy” presents an intoxicating atmospheric pull in opening the album. Heavenly synth illumination and sporadic rhythmic momentum traverse with ample intrigue. Illuminated guitars complement a powerful vocal presence — “in the morning when you step outside,” — that emits a sense of awakening. The jangling guitars and bright synth flourishes complement a moody vocal captivation, resulting in a compelling success.
The album progresses with consistently theatrical and melodic qualities. “Inspired by Me” asks “will I do everything to reach your heart?” as glistening guitars and somber synth adornments combine; the melancholy of yearning is palpable with a bass-y post-punk nostalgia. “Abandoned Car” is another gorgeous showing, particularly impressing in its late-night atmospheric drive as wordless vocal effects and murky guitars combine seamlessly. In This Light is an album full of immersive mood and memorable songwriting from Principe Valiente.
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We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
