ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: SUNESIS
SUNESIS is Melisa Blomberg, a rising synthwave and electronic artist-producer originally from Argentina now based in Barcelona, Spain. When not dabbling with modular synths, SUNESIS works as a full-time doctor in Clinical Research. It’s amazing how she balances time and passion in music, as without a doubt, one of the finest releases this year is her EP, Music for Space Stations - A dreamy, delicately executed collection of lush crystalline synths rushing through waves upon waves in several beautiful, stunning yet soothing textures and layers. Loosely woven downtempo structures with some funk and jazz elements, her unique soundscape comes with hypnotic, dreamy vocals reminiscent of Portishead and Massive Attack (by the way - we also get a surprise cover of “Teardrop” as part of the EP) that would sweep you to outer space as you relax before your next space jump. “As SUNESIS, I am able to give structure to ideas, feelings and dreams. My project is also my therapy.” Some might describe her music to have influences of Massive Attack, Cocteu Twins and Boards of Canada but SUNESIS gets a lot of the cerebral qualities of her music and songwriting from Led Zeppelin, Tool, Radiohead, Porcupine Tree and others.
“Music For Space Stations is about introspection and I couldn't find a better way to describe it than imagining being in space for a long. long time. My music is based in the future but it is never dehumanized.” Whatever the future SUNESIS pictures, you can count all us in for the next space ride as long as she is piloting and provides the soundtrack.
Recently, SUNESIS released a new single and music video called City of Sirens. A poignant piece cradled in sweet nostalgia inspired by ‘80s Japanese pop from classic Animes. The song echoes the importance of friendship and family during difficult times, as the world adapts to a new normality and with time as truly the most valuable currency. The music video - all casually filmed with a GoPro - reveals candid snapshots of the artist amongst friends spending a beautiful summer day out on the beach and in the ocean, mirroring the authenticity and her genuine message and fervor of her art and what she stands for as an artist - a seasoned and polished producer who’s not afraid to dive into depths and can appreciate raw qualities.
SUNESIS’ delicate perspective, her wide range of exceptional influences, and genuine approach to her craft and her intent with her art truly make her a rising, special gem in the electronic music scene.
For more SUNESIS, visit her Bandcamp.
