Young And Cold Records YCR/180 (2024)

SIXTH JUNE, the Serbian duo working from Berlin for many years, has gathered a solid fan base since their first album in 2010, and even longer breaks have not stopped the fans from staying loyal. 

With their fifth album “Stay” (their first on Y&C), SIXTH JUNE catapult themselves another big step forward. Catchy Electro-Wave that will leave a lasting impression, also far beyond the usual scene: Wonderfully produced songs that immediately stick in your head, but fail to sound “superficial”. ‘Stay’ includes totally 8 tracks, among them the remixed and remastered versions of the singles: “Dance with me”, “Stay”, “Collapse”, “Sanjam” and “Wake up”. The basic direction of SIXTH JUNE has remained the same... their mixture of Electro-Wave, Minimal-Synth and intense 80s atmospheres is both, profound and catchy. 

Overall, there is an (even) more melancholic atmosphere this time, which is often strongly reminiscent of the less experimental stuff of Kirlian Camera from the 80s (“Blue Room”, “Heldenplatz”...). “Dance with Me” and “Sanjam” open the album in the usual way, with the former song also being suitable for the dancefloors of clubs, especially in the early hours of the morning when the party is slowly winding down. “Stay” combines electronic elements with light Neofolk-over- tones and puts the listener in an almost hypnotic mood. “Take Care” seems lighter and could almost be a lost Valerie-Dore B-side, as unlikely as that may sound. “Dream Again” then leads more into the second half of the 80s and is a little more solemn, while finally “Collapse” is an anthem for the sunrise on the beach, after a night of partying and will certainly become a fan favorite at concerts.