{"title":"De Ambassade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDe Ambassade is a Dutch experimental \/ new wave trio based in Amsterdam. With their unique blend of electronic and post-punk influences, they have carved out a distinct sound that sets them apart from their contemporaries. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Betonkust, Die Selektion, and Grauzone, De Ambassade's music is characterized by haunting melodies, atmospheric synths, and raw vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir music has been described as both nostalgic and futuristic, capturing the essence of the 80s new wave movement while adding their own modern twist. De Ambassade's live performances are known for their energy and intensity, captivating audiences with their hypnotic rhythms and immersive sonic landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an ever-growing fan base and critical acclaim from both local and international music press, De Ambassade continues to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories. Their latest album showcases their evolution as artists while staying true to their roots. Whether you're a long-time fan or just discovering their music for the first time, De Ambassade is sure to leave a lasting impression with their captivating soundscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"young-birds","title":"Young Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Netherland’s De Ambassade have dropped the ‘De’ and are now known as Ambassade. Optimo Music is extremely happy to be working with them and will be releasing their second album in 2023. Ahead of that is this glorious 2 track 12” featuring music that took the labels breath away when they first heard it. Both tracks are exclusive to this release.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmbassade tell us a bit about the tracks…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“These 2 songs were born after a collaboration with Naama Freedman. She’s an artist from Amsterdam and former member of Ambassade. She brought a couple sketches to the studio and we came out with these 2 songs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lyrics on ‘Young Birds’ come from an old traditional English folk song from around 1903. It has been re-arranged a couple times throughout the years by multiple artists. The song reflects our development in sound and arrangement with extended synthesiser parts, less conventional song-writing. Also, us singing in English is a new path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pulsing song ‘Palette’ is a perfect combination of sequence and extended legato vocal parts. 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