Chrome Knife by SMLR

“Chrome Knife” is a dynamic fusion of influences rooted in the raw energy of grunge rock and soft elements of shoegaze while telling a story inspired by a variety of sources. Drawing on personal experiences of growing up in the countryside, the song explores the mystical and sometimes frightening realities of rural life, offering a glimpse into the subtle horrors lurking beneath the quiet surface.

The thematic exploration of alien encounters, directly inspired by Whitley Strieber's seminal work “Communion - A True Story”, gives the song even more evocative power. SMLR channels Strieber's haunting descriptions into a musical odyssey that is as thought-provoking as it is exhilarating.

At its core, "Chrome Knife" is a celebration of the timeless allure of good rock music. With his debut release on LIVE FROM EARTH, SMLR is poised to ascend to new heights, inviting audiences to join him on a new journey.

Live From Earth is an initiative to support upcoming artists with a focus on electronic music.

Live From Earth's main aim is to reinterpret techno with no boundaries to sub-genres like hardcore and trance, in pursuit of the collective’s own vision of modern electronic music.

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