Archura - GRIND UR TEETH

 

 

Named after the woodland spirit from Turkic mythology, Archura's music stands as a love letter to the iconic synths of the late 1970s and the 1980s, as well as his obsession with introspective self-confrontation.

 

With anthemic electronic pop hooks, enchanting swirling arpeggios, and a dark/melancholic soundscape, the Berlin-based singer, songwriter, and producer explores a raw, moody -and at times, sleazy- side of synth-driven pop music.

 

Inspiration from alternative powerhouses such as TR/ST, Austra, and iamamiwhoami, as well as household names like Björk and Robyn, is evident throughout Archura’s debut album and previous singles

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PAGAN BY RELIGION is an introspective concept album that explores personal liberation through surrender, acceptance, and unwavering optimism. In addition to its high-BPM production, the lyrics and compositions are also by Archura.

The album is as ambiguous as possible in the literary sense: It avoids being ‘too explicit’ to create an abstract image in the listener's mind.

Filled with imagery that the artist considers “spiritual,” such as moonlight and darkness, blood rituals, and sainthood, PAGAN BY RELIGION is ultimately written to be endlessly interpreted rather than definitively “understood.” The album's title reflects this: In a broader sense, the word “Pagan” can be interpreted as someone who worships multiple gods or someone who worships no traditional gods at all.

“I’ve gone through a spiritual experience with this album, but I wanted to create my own higher power to believe in, rather than being defined by someone else's.