As we find ourselves in the heart of winter in 2025, the chill in the air prompts us to cozy up and reflect on the past year. It’s a time when memories of fleeting summer romances, filled with warmth and passion, seem distant yet still vivid in our minds. Our story today centers on Los Angeles-based Onsen and his musical expression of these bittersweet reflections. His track “The March,” released some time ago, beautifully captures this sentiment. Inspired by the nostalgia of ’80s British music scene, the song is a heartfelt ode to a past love and a younger self. In this blog post, we delve into the song’s inception, its reception, and the ” target=”_blank”>‘s journey so far.
REFLECTING ON A SUMMER ROMANCE WITH WINTER ON THE HORIZON
As winter nears and the end of the year closes in, the fall season can be a moment of deep reflection. Often times a summer romance can seem ages away, yet so familiar and close that it’s hard to let go of. Los Angeles based Onsen takes those feelings on headfirst with inklings of summertime in his track “The March.” The song debuted by way of Northern Transmissions…
Musical Inspiration and Lyrics
…who said it reminded them of “some of the finest sounds of the eighties British music scene, including The Psychedelic Furs, Depeche Mode, Talk Talk, and more.” Drew Straus, aka Onsen, explains, “’The March’ is a teen Summer love anthem written from the perspective of the Fall. It looks back with tenderness on both an ex-love and a younger more innocent self…
Onsen’s Journey and Collaborations
…In the studio, his collaborators include Max Hernow of MS MR and Ceci Gomez of Ceci G, Crater and Charli XCX’s band, and his latest music was also co-produced by Brook D’Leau of J*Davey and GRAMMY-nominated producer for Miguel.
More about Onsen
…Originally born in Boston but raised in Paris, and both of his parents shrinks, Onsen draws inspiration from a variety of different influences…As an , he does all his own stunts on the new project, playing guitar, keys, bass, singing and producing. He currently resides in Echo Park and is fluent in English, French, Spanish and some Portuguese. Onsen first came onto the scene with his 2016 debut Earthquake Weather.
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