Protonaut - Context press photo

Layered with gritty basslines and catchy synth melodies, Protonaut is the independent solo project of singer, multi-instrumentalist and professional basement dweller Dominik Honold.

Founded in 2015, Protonaut already has two full-length experimental rock concept albums (Mount Mental, January 2018, and The Art of Rearrangingand, December 2018) and is currently working on his third.

‘Context’ is the sixth single from that album and I have to say, it’s really good. The melodic pop-rock sounds extremely crisp and crystal clear as Dominik’s vocals boast a vast amount of experience.

Based on experiences in his childhood, ‘Context’ deals with someone having a close friend growing distant and dismissive because of their efforts to impress the people they aspire to fit in with.

All crafted in his basement home studio, Protonaut has also released funky single ‘Overgrowth’, rock anthem ‘Closed Circuit Television’ and his latest energetic single ‘It’s Not a Phase, Mom’.

This hidden gem of an artist tucked away in Erkelenz, west Germany is focusing his efforts more towards Alternative and Synth Rock, and has given plenty to feast on from the upcoming third album.

Check out the single below and leave an ICM Star Rating out of 10.