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PRAISE FOR MAPPE OF"In the case of Mappe Of’s music, catharsis comes from a deep dive into the core elements of our shared human experience: Mortality, Empathy, Volatility, and the Journey."- Atwood"At times, the music is soothing and cinematic, with lush washes of classical strings and spacey keyboard textures filling a large sonic space, but distorted guitars and odd sound effects often shatter the spell."- Relix"Glitchy and synthy, wistful and wise, engrossing and ethical, familiar and foreign"- Exclaim! |
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Today, Mappe Of release their latest single, "Happiness In The Singularity". This song features airy, ethereal melodic vocals that effortlessly blend with the beats and strings. It strikes a perfect balance between danceable energy and reflective melancholy, creating a space where time feels suspended. The track captivates with an emotional pull that leaves you both energized and introspective, drawing you deeper with each beat and note.
Tom Meikle (aka Mappe Of) on the track, "This track represents a reflection on legacy. I had been thinking a lot about the idea of legacy, particularly the way it evolves as technology captures so much of who we are. Our digital legacy is now hard to distinguish from the tangible impact we make on the earth and the people around us. There’s also this middle period of technological history, with physical media like VHS tapes, where if they’re not preserved by other means, they’ll degrade and eventually be lost to time. We’re in this strange moment in history where we’ve witnessed the beginning of a feasibly infinite legacy, where hundreds of years from now, someone could download our digital records and get a decent idea of who we were as people. Comparing that to hundreds of years prior, we really know very little about these historical figures we hold in such high regard, in terms of their actual personalities, the way they carried themselves, the subtleties that define us. I often find myself feeling like our collective obsession with legacy is meaningless, once we’re gone, we’re gone, but at the same time, there is something beautiful in the preservation of the idea of people."
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About Mappe Of:
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Tom Meikle, known by his artist moniker Mappe Of, first emerged on the scene with the highly acclaimed, self-produced, 'A Northern Star, A Perfect Stone' in 2017 (Paper Bag Records). The album immediately captivated listeners with its sonic landscape, an ethereal avant-folk tour de force that belonged to no time or place. From classically inspired, masterfully performed intricate guitar arrangements to hauntingly beautiful melodies and vocal textures to lush epic soundscapes, this debut album introduced the world to a new artist unafraid to annihilate any musical boundaries and chart his own course. The high-concept full-length 'The Isle of Ailynn' followed in 2019, showcasing Tom’s skill and talent for songwriting and production mere months before the world shut down. Since his debut, Mappe Of has amassed over 15 million streams across DSPs, had his music featured in several primetime network television series, drew the attention of tastemaker media outlets, and, before the pandemic, performed at notable festivals and toured with the likes of Bahamas, Martha Wainwright, SYML, and Matt Holubowski. After a long hiatus forced by the pandemic, Mappe Of is poised to re-enter the music scene with fresh works that promise to continue his journey of musical exploration and boundary-pushing creativity. |
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