Pluto is inspired by merging influences like 80s synths, dance/house, electronic sounds/atmospheric elements, distorted electric guitars and my love for sci fi films set in space.
I worked with Melbourne based Zak Roams who produced the song after I gave him references (New Order's 'Regret', Mondo Grosso/Asuka Saito's 'Planetary Tantra', Amiel's 'Be Your Girl' (Bass Kleph remix) to name a few) and I wrote a topline over it. Track spoiler: the song ends with a guitar solo!
Writing the lyrics, I played with the idea of finding a parallel between when Pluto was no longer included as a planet in the solar system in 2006, and a teenager rebelling then being kicked out of home, with the two somewhat crossing paths in terms of ideas, and understanding becoming independence.
Vox were recorded by Sydney based DJ/Producer Derek J Turner.
Featured narration on the track is done by May Ladkani.
I also wrote a treatment, hired actors/cameraman and directed a music video currently in post productionmore