Pigeon Spins Electro: mYmind

Following their debut release, emerging duo Deus Ego share their second single, mYmind - an alternative synth-pop banger. Serving as the second track from their upcoming debut EP, CATHARSIS, mYmind sets the stage for what promises to be a breakout year for these newcomers.

With mYmind, Deus Ego set out to deliver more of the same blistering synth based alt-pop riffs and hooks, following on from the sound of cut the FAT!. Both tracks are taken from their upcoming debut EP, CATHARSIS, set for release later this year.

(•)> Cru cru! What first got you into music?

Omen: I think it was probably having my Mum's side of my family being quite musical, fiddling on the guitar that was hidden away in a cupboard somewhere. I remember endlessly playing the demo song on an old Yamaha keyboard when I was tiny, I think my musical taste stemmed from that one demo song.

Sif: I played a lot of games as a kid and I think soundtracks / video game sound gave me an interest, and from there messing around with digital audio led me to music.

(•)> What's your favorite album of all time?

Omen: It's a tought one, I flit through albums all the time, but I'm a huge fan of 'AND THEY MINE FOR OUR BODIES' by 'Gao the Arsonist'.

Sif: I've never been able to settle on one album as it changes literally every time. I'll listen to an album and pick out songs and put them into a playlist. Remi Wolf's latest album was great.

(•)> What record from the 2020's do you replay the most?

Omen: Big, big fan of 'Fake Moon' by Cleopatrick. Bitcrushed lofi shoegazey goodness.

Sif: Probably 'Mercurial World' by Magdalena Bay, or 'Worlds' by Porter Robinson.

(•)> What should the Pigeon listen to next?

Omen: I've been listening to a LOT of Ellie Dixon recently who is incredible. Also Gao the Arsonist, purely for the all encompasing world building he does for his fans.

Sif: Coupdekat, tracey brakes, dóttir.x.

(•)> What memorable answers have you had to your work so far?

Omen: Probably my Dad saying 'Have you ever considered making Folk?'

Sif: I'm pretty oblivious to comments on posts but I've had a few friends be really complimentary which is nice. Other than that I had someone called Gary send a big thumbs up.

(•)> Who is your inspiration when creating music?

Omen: I honestly couldn't tell you what inspires me, some days I just wake up and I'm ready to crack on. I'd say it's much more internal when I'm getting inspired, feelings are right and I'm in the mood.

Sif: I honestly have no idea really, it's my biggest creative outlet and it keeps me hooked.

(•)> Which film do you rewatch the most?

Omen: I want to say Interstellar as the cliche, but it's actually probably Lord of the Rings, just because I actually have rewatched those.

Sif: The matt reeves planet of the apes (dawn and war).

(•)> How is your perfect day?

Omen: 22 Degrees centigrade, light cool breeze, beach, scrambled eggs on toast, no bills due, crocs in sport mode, bricked up brothers are here, we chilling, somebody brought J2O's, nice.

Sif: Eating crayons in my flat.

(•)> Will you tell us something embarassing about you?

Omen: One time, we were talking on Discord and I accidentally ate part of the chair I was sitting on. I could tell you how that happened, but I think the mystery of your readers not knowing is better.

Sif: He was literally sat there on a video call choking on one of the covers of the screws from his chair. Who pulls their chair apart and tries to eat it?

(•)> Do you sing in the shower? If yes, what's the setlist?

Omen: Embarassingly often, and even worse than that, it's usually our material because I can actually remember the lyrics.

Sif: I can't stop singing Cotton Eye Joe in the shower, it's the best song ever made.

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