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On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment magazine in the UK” new EP from Amistat, A Moment In The Sun, sees the duo not shying away from addressing some of the hardest moments in their lives.
Amistat
Made up of twin brothers Josef and Jan Prasil, Amistat channels life experiences into beautifully crafted alternative folk music, weaving their gentle harmonies into breezy soundscapes, laced with soft acoustic guitar and organic piano. Together, they explore the human condition, creating a comforting reminder that it’s okay to feel everything – the ups and downs, the insecurities and anxieties, the hopes and dreams.
Amistat sings openly about it all, offering an unfiltered glimpse into their individual personalities and their bond as a duo. In their light, atmospheric soundscapes, emotions take center stage.
Hailing from a blend of German, Czech, and Australian influences, Amistat emerged on the scene in 2014. Their 2023 EP, Colour In Life, amassed over 5.3 million Spotify streams (and counting!), propelling them across continents. They’ve graced stages at major festivals like Sziget, National Folk Festival, Szene Open Air, Gampel Open Air, and Superbloom, earning praise from Earmilk and beyond.
In 2023, Josef and Jan returned to Cologne, Germany, to record their new EP, A Moment In The Sun. The studio became their canvas, where they consciously expanded their sonic palette.
A Moment In The Sun
The duo stripping things back to the basics for A Moment In The Sun, touching on day-to-day problems, and not shying away from addressing some of the hardest moments in their lives.
The new EP is about the struggles with personal life, private life, and mental health that my brother and I have been going through over the last two years. We’re showing everyone it’s totally normal to struggle, but there’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. On social media, you only paint an amazing picture of the great times. However, life isn’t always that way. We’re acknowledging every aspect of existence—and still enjoying it.
We were definitely experimenting with our sound. In any partnership or relationship, you have to be the one who’s strong and holds it all together sometimes. There were times when my brother and I were struggling, so we’d look to others for support. It’s about admitting you need family, friends, or partners. You say, ‘I’m here for you if you need me, and I hope you are too when I need you.
-Jan
Picking up the pace and leaping into new territory, the standout “Still Believe” sees the duo graft a chantable mantra to an upbeat groove fueled by loose guitar and soaring delivery. It culminates on an uplifting promise.
This is a reminder it’s okay to go through whatever you go through. We all have experiences that shape who we are. We all have our baggage. It’s important to understand what’s going on emotionally inside, be connected to yourself, talk about it, and not pretend everything is just great. Be vulnerable, show your emotions, and share them with your close friends. The moment you open up is real healing. It’s okay to be a mess. Not everything is always rainbows and sunshine. The EP acknowledges the bad times, but reminds there are good times ahead. We’re all in the same boat.
-Amistat
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