The group came into being in 2003 when Bjarnson, who had already worked with Kaskade, met Williams and the three of them began recording as Late Night Alumni. In 2004, the Hed Kandi label made an offer to release a full-length Late Night Alumni album. “At that point,” Bjarnson says, “I knew the band was not ready. We were missing an element.” The missing element turned out to be John Hancock, a talented local producer with whom Bjarnson had been trying to “find an excuse” to work with for years. The band was complete and began mixing electronic and organic elements for a unique brand of chill that is easily distinguishable in today’s electronic music scene.
The band’s first single, “Empty Streets” received massive support in both the clubs and on the radio getting Top Ten Radio Play in the UK and US, and reaching #1 in Spain. “Empty Streets” has also been licensed to commercials including a spot for the Toyota IQ. Plus, more than a dozen of the world’s biggest dance compilations have licensed the track, and it remains the most popular and downloaded song on Tiesto’s In Search Of Sunrise compilation.
Late Night Alumni’s newest album Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, etc. was recorded in various studios between Park City, Utah and San Francisco, California. The first two singles “You Can Be The One” and “Finally Found” feature remixes by top producers including Sultan & Ned Shepard, Max Vangelli and DJ Eco. A video for the single “Finally Found” is due for release later this month.
Late Night Alumni’s Ryan Raddon (aka Kaskade) is also a world-renowned producer and DJ who has remixed such artists as Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and Seal. Kaskade: “Contrary to what some bloggers might think, Late Night Alumni is not just me. But don’t get me wrong… this is my band. But it’s also Becky, John and Finn’s band. Becky’s voice is the reason we do what we do. Her style and character make Late Night Alumni possible.”
Finally, four years later, Late Night Alumni is releasing its sophomore album Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, etc., which picks up where Empty Streets left off. Signed to Ultra Records, Late Night Alumni is poised to get its music out to a larger audience and to reconnect with those who have already fallen in love with their ethereal brand of music.
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Angels and Angles
Late Night Alumni Lyrics
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The conversation blushed
With a swift redirection
But how are you, what have you done?
I've found, what abounds at my own leisure
Is still no resolution made
I come to stay only for moments
Once carved in two halves
Both sway a bit upside
Angels and angles
I am the new divide
Retrace, about face
Retreat when undermined
Capsize and sink till you think and swim aligned
The change still unchanged
I pivot with new pace
With all but truth so help him, God
Spoken out loud, a wish left unmade now
But where was I when I was gone?
Once carved in two halves
Both sway a bit upside
Angels and angles
I am the new divide
Retrace, about face
Retreat when undermined
Capsize and sink till you think and swim aligned
Late Night Alumni's song "Angels and Angles" has a dreamy and introspective quality about it. This song appears to be about a conversation between two people who haven't seen each other in a while. The lyrics "But how are you, what have you done?" suggest that the two people are catching up on each other's lives. However, the conversation becomes awkward and the subject is quickly changed. The lyrics "Once carved in two halves, both sway a bit upside, Angels and angles, I am the new divide" suggest that there is a disconnect between the two people's lives. The two people are like angels and angles, two entities that are different yet similar. The singer is the one who is trying to bridge this divide.
The lyrics "Retrace, about face, retreat when undermined, capsize and sink till you think and swim aligned" are about trying to find a way to get back in sync with the other person. The singer is trying to retrace their steps and rewrite the conversation to bridge the gap. The lyrics "The change still unchanged, I pivot with new pace, with all but truth so help him, God, spoken out loud, a wish left unmade now, but where was I when I was gone?" suggest that despite attempts at changing the conversation, the same gap still exists. The singer is trying to find a way to be truthful and connect with the other person, but feels lost.
Overall, "Angels and Angles" delves into introspective themes of lost connections and attempts to reconnect. The dreamy and introspective quality of the song reflects the singer's feelings of confusion and disconnection.
Line by Line Meaning
On with the heart of the matter
Let's proceed with discussing the important thing at hand
The conversation blushed
Our discussion became embarrassed or shy
With a swift redirection
We quickly moved on to a different topic
But how are you, what have you done?
However, I'm still curious about you - how have you been and what have you been up to?
I've found, what abounds at my own leisure
I've discovered that when I do things at my own pace, abundance follows
Is still no resolution made
However, I still haven't found a solution to my problems
I come to stay only for moments
I only drop by for short periods of time
But how were you when I was gone?
I'm curious, how did you fare while I was away?
Once carved in two halves
Something that used to be whole is now divided
Both sway a bit upside
Both are unstable or uncertain
Angels and angles
Referring to both divine and mathematical concepts, there is something spiritual and precise in the air
I am the new divide
I'm the one who's creating the separation between things
Retrace, about face
Let's retrace our steps and turn around to a previous position
Retreat when undermined
When we're threatened or weakened, let's withdraw for safety
Capsize and sink till you think and swim aligned
If we're thrown off balance and feel like sinking, we need to pause and adjust until we can move forward clearly
The change still unchanged
Despite changing circumstances, some things remain the same
I pivot with new pace
I'm adjusting my approach with a fresh sense of urgency
With all but truth so help him, God
I swear to God this is the honest truth
Spoken out loud, a wish left unmade now
Now that I've actually voiced it, a previously unspoken desire remains unfulfilled
But where was I when I was gone?
It occurs to me - where was I spending my time when I wasn't around?
Once carved in two halves
Again referencing something that was once whole and has now been split
Both sway a bit upside
Still indicating instability or uncertainty
Angels and angles
The presence of both divine and mathematical concepts persists
I am the new divide
And I'm still the one creating this separation
Retrace, about face
Repeating the same statement as earlier, emphasizing the importance of going back and reassessing
Retreat when undermined
The same concept mentioned earlier - if threatened or weakened, withdraw and reassess
Capsize and sink till you think and swim aligned
Pause and realign when things get rough
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matthew Fry
I could listen to this track on repeat for the rest of time.
Lisa Fraser
Me too
Kairo
I remember the day I discovered your music by Kaskade. More than 10 years and the feeling is still the same. No words could explain.
Shadow Song
discovered in 2012. Feel the same way.
oscardallas16
To this day, this is still my favorite song by them. LNA<3
Shadow Song
same.
alexkwong31
Favorite song on the album. Love the breakbeat, great vocals, and just the all round concept. Simple yet complicated.
_silentrose
It's amazing how I can still get chills from this song...every time I listen to it <3
Joe Spradley
A very talented group, love your music but especially your voice. It’s captivating 💕🌹
Melludee
I am speechless. I just found my new favourite band!