Paris-based Dominique Lemaire delivers something genuinely affecting with “Shining Far Away,” a track that manages to feel both grounded and weightless. The song opens with a pulse that doesn’t rush, it just sits there, confident, while layers of sound build around it like morning fog lifting off water.
The drums hit with purpose, not flash, and when the chorus arrives, it doesn’t explode so much as unfold. There’s a dreaminess to the whole thing, but it’s anchored by something real, maybe it’s the way his vocals sit in the mix, close enough to feel conversational. The production feels lived-in rather than overthought. You can hear the analog warmth he’s going for, those subtle delays that give everything a sense of depth. It’s indie pop that doesn’t try too hard to be clever, which makes it more effective than most attempts at the genre.
“Shining Far Away” works because it doesn’t oversell its message about resilience. The hope feels earned, not manufactured. If this track connects with you the way it did with me, give The Domi a follow, his approach to building atmosphere deserves attention.
