Chronotape, a darkwave duo formed in Murmansk and now based in Batumi, has released their new single "Pale Fire," accompanied by a striking black and white video. Their sound, reminiscent of The Cure’s Disintegration era, combines lush guitar and synths with Eve’s deep, spoken-word vocals, which evoke themes of loss and nostalgia. The b-side cover of Mike Oldfield’s “Moonlight Shadow” adds a unique, gothed-up twist, appealing to fans of Nico and Anne Clarke.
Given the duo’s evocative style and their exploration of themes like memory and loss, how do you think their music reflects the cultural and emotional landscape of the regions they’ve come from?
