Releases October 11th, 2024Plastic Estate is a contemporary synth-pop act from Wales, UK.With an onus placed on atmosphere and refinement, the duo evoke a richpalette of romance and lustre with their polished marque of pop music.They have garnered support from the likes of Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran,KEXP and BBC Radio, and played sold-out shows with the likes of LAPriest, Home Counties, and Real Lies, as well as playing at large regionalfestivals like Ritual Union and Sŵn Festival. Having previously released a 7” and LP with Avant! Records, they are now releasing their second album on 11th October with new tracks gainingcritical acclaim being added to BBC Radio Wales’s ‘Welsh A-List’.Their sophomore album hails a new era for the act; moving away fromdarker sonic roots, their sound has progressed to a brighter, more polishedaesthetic with fresh influences from the ‘Hi-Fi luxury’ of West CoastSound, and the gloss of 2010s Chillwave. What's more, ‘Code D’Amour’ makes you wonder: What is Pop today? For many years it has been synonymous with melody, harmony andemotions.These days it seems to be still about emotions but not very good ones,probably because the world is as ugly as it’s ever been, have younoticed? But what about the fundamental role of popular music which is torepresent and at the same time to celebrate and enforce the ties of socialliving? What about the good times?Yes, there is a lot to be changed and to fight for but good vibes arenot just for recreational use, they can literally build a sense ofcommunityamong people. If you are looking for that kind of sound right now, youshould look no further.FFO: Talk Talk, Blue Nile, Spandau Ballet, Ian Broudie's Care, SmallBlack,Alan Palomo of Neon Indian, Wild Nothing.
