Maximilian Tanner's "Requiem" is a synth-soaked heartache

Maximilian Tanner returns to our radar with "Requiem," a shimmering, soul-stirring single that plays like a midnight confession in a neon-lit dream. Following the thoughtful buzz of his 0s-tinged track Stray Dogs, Tanner's latest release shifts gears into something moodier and more emotionally raw, and we're here for it. There's a cinematic quality to "Requiem" that's hard to shake, and fans of The Killers will feel right at home in its emotional gravity. Tanner's ability to balance openness with groove makes this track more than just a slow burn, but it's a danceable elegy, a requiem with rhythm.

Rooted in synth-rich textures and tender melancholy, "Requiem" is a song that aches in all the right ways. Tanner's voice is the star here: intimate, aching, and drenched in a kind of romantic unease that lingers long after the final note fades. It's a sound that flirts with sadness without fully succumbing to it, like finding beauty in a breakup or clarity in the chaos of late-night longing.

Based between Essex and Sheffield, Tanner's got a growing knack for crafting songs that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. And if you want to catch the magic live, he's hitting the stage at Sidney & Matilda in Sheffield on 10 September 2025, supporting Warrington Runcorn Newtown Development Plan. "Requiem" is out now, and whether you're nursing a heartbreak or love a good synth-soaked anthem, this one deserves your ears.

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