The Vienna-based duo cellardoor.mp3 & just martin, with their debut single "Cold Rain October", confidently step into the singer-songwriter space with a fresh, poignant track that is as emotional as it is sonically polished. Having previously reached #1 in the charts and having worked with artists such as Central Cee, Capital Bra, and Dardan under the moniker murdsdrum, childhood friends cellardoor.mp3 & just martin show an admirable focus on raw emotional storytelling, to commanding effect.
With the ambient guitar textures providing the backdrop to moody melodic vocals, "Cold Rain October" inhabits and reflects the cold grey isolation of autumn and heartbreak. "Cold Rain October" feels like the musical lovechild of Post Malone and The Kid LAROI in terms of stylistic delivery and atmospheric environment, but intrinsically unique due to its organic production and authentic stripped away nature. They commit to their music and their recording, and you feel the decision to every note including the live-recorded guitar passages on "Cold Rain October".
Despite being inherently lyrics that deal with vulnerability, the themes of weight through changing season feel relatable in the context of many life stresses. Their evolution as a creative duo built upon experience of songwriting with friends, instinct, and raw and irrelevant emotion is exciting.
“Cold Rain October” has signaled the start of an exciting new chapter for cellardoor.mp3 & just martin. The chapter will unfold in the next few weeks with more singles to be released in several week intervals. A journey rooted in honesty and powered by talent. Watch this one.