Chennai-born and bred Aryaman Singh aka Sunflower Tape Machine brings to the table a reverie of fresh sounds with his latest release, Internet friends, that is reminiscent of the fun and frolic of the 1980s. “The 1980s was an iconic decade in music and honestly, was way ahead of its time. Many new, experimental sounds were on the airwaves. The idea behind Internet friends is anchored around that fresh sound,” explains Singh.

The new single captures the nostalgic sound of many classic ’80s bands, but in its own distinct style. “In my previous releases like Sophomore sweetheart, I used the typical ’80s plug-ins for the mood. Here, I kept the elements of the decade without using those plug-ins, and have retained the essence of that nostalgic sound,” he elaborates. “Like many people, I’m not a fan of my own voice. I started singing only with Sophomore sweetheart, or a year before that. I used to produce the song in a way where my sound seemed slightly different than my original voice. But with this single, what you hear is my own voice; I am satisfied with how it has turned out,” he explains.