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It traces a voyage that taps into freedom and the search for identity - one that The Offline characterises as \"one of the oldest and most powerful motifs in human storytelling, which can be found in myths, literature, film and music.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lead single 'Boulevard National' takes the setting of the musical story back to the streets of Marseilles - the city that The Offline's 2024 'Les Cigales' EP was written in tribute to. Inspired by textures of Anatolian psych and West Coast surf, the song channels the pulse of a city alive with multiculturalism, contrast, and character. Following on from this, 'Nikonos V' references the love for analogue photography from which 'The Offline' as an idea and musical project stemmed. Breezy and groove-laced, with a warmth reminiscent of Khruangbin, Offthewally and Tommy Guerrero, the track is named after the film camera that accompanies him on coastal explorations. 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Creating an uplifting space for reflection, 'La belle en lumiere' acts as the emotional centrepiece of the record - a romantic ballad that builds from soft Rhodes chords and a steady groove into The Offline's trademark, sweeping horn-led drama.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deepmatter","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":53276297068875,"sku":"R4641-2696","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4081d05f-0552-4efd-8b81-353d87eb3a69.jpg?v=1756471231"},{"product_id":"nikonos-v-le-trip","title":"Nikonos V \/ Le trip","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Khruangbin, BADBADNOTGOOD and similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Nikonos V' is sun-soaked, groove-heavy and pairs laid-back psych guitars with warm, analog textures. On the flip, 'Le trip' dives into psychedelic jazz-funk, blending boom- bap drums, woozy keys, and a wild saxophone improvisation from Kimo Eiserbeck. Hamburg- based multi- instrumentalist and producer The Offline offers an exclusive glimpse into his forthcoming album La grande evasion with this double A-side 7\" - a tantalising taste of the cinematic, escapist soundworld to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deepmatter Records","offers":[{"title":"7\" - Black","offer_id":53321997156683,"sku":"R1723-4598","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/3e5476dc-0c1f-4323-ac31-96eed32aef56.jpg?v=1757078346"},{"product_id":"les-derniers-jours-de-juin","title":"Les Derniers Jours de Juin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Offline\u003c\/b\u003e returns with \u003ci\u003eLes derniers jours de juin\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci\u003eMarées\u003c\/i\u003e, a new 7” released via DeepMatter Records. 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