Thirteen release their new single, "Demons on the Ceiling." Mike Fink and Paul Hochrainer have been making music together in Salzburg, Austria, since 1987. This song is the start of a new and exciting chapter for them.
Thirteen has tried out many different musical styles over the years, but their songs always have a substantial emotional impact and a sense of adventure that reminds me of 1980s music. "Demons on the Ceiling" continues this journey, feeling both new and old at once, thanks to years of experience.
The song was recorded in their studio in Salzburg, famous as the city where Mozart was born. It was inspired by long, rainy days spent in this beautiful town, which imbued the song with a lonely, uneasy feeling. The "demons" in the title are not just made up, they represent a ghostly presence that seems close but can't be seen.
The subtlety of "Demons on the Ceiling" is what makes it so interesting. Thirteen takes its time to set the mood and let it last. This method makes for a thrilling experience that is lovely without being too much. It tells people to face their uncomfortable feelings rather than run from them. With this release, Thirteen shows once again that their music is strong and varied, rooted in the past but alive in the present.