Amethysts: Amethysts

English dream pop synth duo Amethysts took their sweet time to complete their self-titled debut album. Some of their early singles did not make the cut, but tracks like the meandering Pressure Makes Diamonds, the poppy How It Is and the first part of the anxious Frore did.

Rounding up tracks that were recorded over probleinged period of time and create a coherent whole can be challlenge, but Clarice and Simon found their sound right of the bat: upfront vocals on top of vintage synths and shape-shifting rhythms. At this stage of their career they are incurable romantics, worrying that it might not last (Forget-me-not, Alone). It is an endearing state of mind that they managed to bottle in a bunch of songs to be played by candlelight, while enjoying a couple of choice beverages and party nibbles.

Amethysts: Frore

English dream pop synth duo Amethysts come closer to the radiofriendly mainstream with their latest single, Frore, a reassesment of their relationship that tends to unravel at the ends sometimes. It is the well-produced anxiety that will appeal to like minded searchers for firm ground to stand on. Restraint meets anger and hope on top of a tugging back beat. The single will be included on their forthcoming debut album, out later this year via AWAL & Shy Cat Music.

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HCTF review of Imitate Me.

Amethysts: Imitate Me

English dream pop synth duo Amethysts make a plea to follow their lead on their new single Imitate Me. Mirroring the behaviour of a like-minded soul to try to make a connection is tricky, but when it does work it pays off in spades. The single will be included on their forthcoming debut album, out later this year via AWAL & Shy Cat Music.

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HCTF review of Alone.

Amethysts: Alone

English dream pop synth duo Amethysts show some support for the lonely souls on their new single Alone. Solitude can be a good thing as long as there is someone around to keep an eye on things. Soft triphop textures, orchestral pop and crystal clear vocals are stitched together seamlessly. It will be the last track on their forthcoming debut album, out later this year via AWAL & Shy Cat Music.

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HCTF review of Pressure Makes Diamonds.

Amethysts: Pressure Makes Diamonds

English dream pop synth duo Amethysts try to cope with the incessant hassles of everyday life on their new single Pressure Makes Diamonds - maybe it will work out fine and something good can come out of it after all is said and done. Catchy food for thought by two millenials who are very much in love with the sound of the vintage synthesizers and 21st Century triphop. The video was directed by Jacob Parrott.

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Amethysts: How It Is

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English dream pop synth duo Amethysts are in a happy sad mood on their latest single How It Is, a throwback to New Romantics era with a nice jangling guitar part and looped keyboard parts. A gentle advice no to take thins at face value, but following gut feelings and the belief that better things can happen.

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Amethysts: Be There

English dream pop synth duo Amethysts have a soft spot for gently swaying keyboards mixed with guitar fills and quite a bit of echo. Their latest single Be There is a song straight from the heydays of the 4AD label - with the instruments dropping out for a short while for a short and sweet vocals only showcase.

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