The 2023-2024 Modern Soulful Music Awards have been opened. We know that a lot of you are here to strictly find your next favorite artist and song, so if you want to get right into the music, check it out below here!
Renowned drum and bass/breakbeat crossover band, KNARS, has unveiled their latest track entitled “The World is Burning.” This powerful song delves into the band’s frustrations with the exploitation of the planet by big corporations.
Combining elements of drum and bass, halftime, and rap, “The World is Burning” features lyrics that observe the world burning while politicians and bankers profit, and multinational corporations contribute to environmental destruction. The song stands out from KNARS’ usual material with its melancholic guitars and halftime hip hop-inspired chorus, blending a deeper sound palette with a “halftime” groove and deep bass sounds.
“The World is Burning” is part of a larger series of songs written by KNARS, each accompanied by visually stunning music videos. These videos present KNARS as the ultimate personification of Moshpitmusic + Message. With a total of 15 captivating visuals created by the band, fans can expect an immersive experience.
Martijn, the creative force behind KNARS, shared his desire to address the everyday madness faced by the world through his music. He stated that although his frustrations expressed in songs are usually more generic or personal, this time he aimed to be specific about the everyday madness confronted globally.
Martijn reveals that he wrote these lyrics during a period when COVID-19 deeply impacted him. Feeling lonely and extra frustrated that big corporations were profiting over people’s hardships during crises, he found inspiration for his words. With current excuse-inflation worsening matters further, Martijn highlights how big corporate profits continue while workers struggle to receive even an inflation correction.
To amplify their message in “The World is Burning,” KNARS created a music video during COVID-19. They gathered all their friends together and told a story depicting life in a world of masks. The video explores themes of overthrowing the corporate elite through infiltration, using abstract and tension-filled visuals with clashes between police and protesters, as well as metaphors of workers burning down forests and bankers bleeding each other dry.
About KNARS: KNARS is a dynamic band known for their innovative blend of drum and bass, breakbeat, and crossover styles. Their well-investigated and multisyllable rhyming lyrics deliver a powerful musical experience that pushes boundaries and sparks meaningful conversations. Through their music and visually stunning music videos, KNARS seeks to amplify their message and challenge the status quo.
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