Made of Sand delve into atmosphere and release, discussing the emotional spark, collaborative craft, and international production behind “Scream at the Moon,” while hinting at future releases and their chapter.
1. “Scream at the Moon” blends downtempo, synth-pop, and trip-hop into a deeply atmospheric piece. What emotional core or moment first sparked the idea for this song?
The sense that sometimes life can really get you down so how can you get it into perspective.
2. The track explores the feeling of being overwhelmed and needing a cathartic release. How did you approach capturing that intensity while still keeping the song intimate and cinematic?
Great question. By ensuring the emotional impact of the lyrics and vocals aren’t overwhelmed by the arrangement; that there’s space to breathe.
3. Aaron’s vocals bring a haunting, ethereal quality to the track. How does her Lithuanian folk background influence the band’s overall sound and identity?
Aaon brings such a different mood and intensity to her vocal compared to a lot of singers out there; you can hear some Lithaunian folk traits and other east European inflections.
4. Matthew and Dan have impressive musical histories, from collaborations with Grammy-winning artists to crafting electronic music and visual art. How do your diverse creative backgrounds shape the way you write together?
We work very collaboratively; Dan creates the soundscapes over which I play some guitar plus I write the lyrics and most of the melodies.
5. Production took place between Rome and London, including work with Mauro Campana. How did this international collaboration influence the texture and atmosphere of the final mix?
Though Dan and I are both English, as you can tell we like working with people who bring a different European dimension to our tracks. Mauro brings a very distinct
Italian-influenced dance vibe.
6. With “Scream at the Moon” marking such a powerful return, what can listeners expect next from Made of Sand as you move toward future releases and a new creative chapter?
We’d like to put on a launch happening next year to coincide with the debut album we are working on right now. In the meantime, in the New Year an extended version of our first single Come Find Me will be dropping.
Thank you, Matthew
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