Sebastian Clarin – “A Strange Scent of Cyan”

Stockholm artist Sebastian Clarin has an interesting way of dealing with stress on “A Strange Scent of Cyan”. When life gets overwhelming, he leans into basic counting. As a relationship falls apart, the narrator spends his time checking digits and looking for patterns. Numbers are simple to control, which makes them a handy distraction when everything else feels completely unstable.

The music plays off that tension with a light, melodic sound. Built on electronic drums and analog gear, the track feels pretty upbeat compared to the heavy story in the lyrics. He even brings in the odd idea of smelling a color. It is a strange detail, but it fits his habit of taking everyday moments and shifting them slightly out of place.

Since his debut record “Aerial Cuts”, he has consistently tinkered with repetition and pop setups. This single keeps that style going, landing as a thoughtful release that grabs your attention right away.

I really enjoy how balanced and honest this track turns out, and I definitely recommend checking out his older material if you like this style. Make sure to follow Sebastian Clarin on Instagram and Spotify so you do not miss his new music later this year.