Swedish indie pop duo Marble Raft invite you on a dazzling nocturnal adventure with their latest single ‘To Have and to Hold and to Break’. This shimmering track plunges headfirst into a surreal urban nightscape where anticipation and wonder blur with the eerie unknown.
The song chronicles two youthful souls lured by the electric pulse of a city after dark, their curiosity overpowering caution as they navigate an uncanny world of towering shadows and lurking dangers. The thrill of discovery and the pull of something inexplicably greater than themselves creates an intoxicating blend of wonder and unease.
Marble Raft describe the track as an ode to nights when excitement eclipses reason, a fever-dream state where reality melts into a haze of vibrant confusion. They achieve this atmosphere through a lush, retro-futuristic soundscape. Layers of vintage string synthesisers from the ’70s, glistening 12-string guitars, stylophone, autoharp, and mellotron build a rich, immersive texture that captures the song’s enigmatic energy.
‘To Have and to Hold and to Break’ is written, produced, and recorded by the duo, with Henrik Andersson Vogel lending his expertise to the mixing process. Complementing the single is a haunting music video crafted by Jonna Laurin, which deepens the song’s exploration of the mysterious and otherworldly.
Comprising of Olle Söderström and Gabrielle Werme Baker, Marble Raft draw influence from the likes of Wild Nothing, M83, and Cocteau Twins. Their ability to fuse celestial soundscapes with grounded narratives ensures that this latest release will captivate fans and newcomers alike.
