Avant-garde artist Waterflower returns with an innovative and thought-provoking single, “Something in the Shadow”, accompanied by a stunning visual experience that merges music, nature, and science. This release takes listeners on a journey through Latvia’s rich biotopes, exploring their beauty and their hidden, magical world—both seen and unseen.
In collaboration with the University of Latvia’s Biology Department, the video for “Something in the Shadow” highlights five distinct biotopes, revealing the intricate structures that sustain countless organisms. Through stunning animation and cinematography, the visuals bring these ecosystems to life, showing their ‘invisible side’—the life forms that depend on them. The project seeks to raise awareness about biodiversity, encouraging young audiences to recognize nature’s essential role and inspire them to become its ambassadors.
Sonically, “Something in the Shadow” is a mesmerizing fusion of ambient, electronic, and avant-garde pop, carrying a continuous dub-like rhythm that flows effortlessly—just as nature does throughout the film. The track integrates field recordings of birds, water, and natural soundscapes captured during filming, grounding the song in an organic, immersive experience.
The cover art for the single features Racomitrium canescens, a moss species that naturally formed a heart shape—a chance occurrence that highlights its unique water-absorbent properties. This visual element reinforces the single’s theme: the intricate and often unnoticed wonders of nature.
With a signature ecofuturist sound, Waterflower continues to challenge musical boundaries, using natural elements as instruments to remind us of the deep connection between music and the environment. Through “Something in the Shadow”, Waterflower calls for greater ecological awareness at a time when our planet faces urgent environmental challenges.
“Something in the Shadow” is now available on all streaming platforms. Watch the official music video on YouTube and immerse yourself in a world where music and nature intertwine.
