London-based collective The Silhouettes Project continues its impressive musical journey with the release of “Venus,” a collaborative and intimate track featuring Lanzarote-born talent Talulah Ruby and East London favorite KeepVibesNear. As the collective gears up for a headline show at KOKO Camden next year, “Venus” showcases their commitment to creating unique and atmospheric sounds.
Produced by Sam Ellwood, “Venus” opens with an atmospheric soundscape that provides space for Talulah Ruby to exhibit her melodic range with elegance. The chorus, marked by choppy vocal samples and heavy drum breaks, introduces an uplifting energy. KeepVibesNear takes the stage, delivering intricate wordplay and his signature stripped-back vocals, sharing the narrative of a passionate new love and the ethereal connections that bring pure bliss.
Talulah Ruby reflects on the collaborative process, expressing the mutual admiration between the artists for each other’s creative flow states. The song’s initial lines convey a “mission”-like approach to caring for someone, exploring the idea of making someone’s life easier and inviting them to accept love as a form of relief. The question “If I flew you up to Venus, would you stay there?” encapsulates the theme of accepting love.
KeepVibesNear describes “Venus” as a special song that defies expectations, showcasing the unexpected and unique energy that emerged during the collaboration. Sam Ellwood adds that the relaxed and open sessions contributed to a track that differs from their expectations, emphasizing the peaceful and different nature of the final creation compared to their previous works.
“Venus” not only highlights the musical chemistry between Talulah Ruby and KeepVibesNear but also represents The Silhouettes Project’s commitment to delivering unexpected and compelling sounds.
