AURA, the Swedish progressive rock band, stirs up the airwaves once more with a track from their latest album, Communications 2024: "SMALL DROPS," the new single. A swirling mix of progressive rock and pop-oriented melodies, "SMALL DROPS" embraces the spirit of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Fleetwood Mac and crafts a signature sound that is undeniably AURA.
"SMALL DROPS" is a sensation. As poetic as its sound is, its origin is inspired by the rhythmic dripping of water outside band member Lennie's balcony. What had begun with a simple, environmental moment evolved into a rich, multi-layered composition, a reminder that often the most fertile ground for inspiration is where you least expect it.
"SMALL DROPS" lives by its contrasts. Sunny, upbeat melodies counter introspective lyrics, resulting in an emotional push and pull that remains well after the last note fades. The band's lush harmonies, intertwined with a whole quilt of piano, synthesizers, guitars, bass, and digital drums, create an immersive sonic universe that seems timeless and radically hip.
A favorite song in AURA's live performances, "SMALL DROPS" encapsulates the band's power to transcend the simplest moments; they craft meaning where it didn't exist before. While we still have two new albums to look forward to in the coming year, the band is gathering momentum, further cementing the constantly shifting dynamics of progressive rock.