Dutch singer-songwriter Goldkimono (Martijn ‘Tienus’ Konijnenburg) has released the bubbly ‘Lifetime’ and an accompanying video on his own Camp Kimono Records.
Following an impressive trajectory with debut album ‘The Legend Of The Goldkimono’ in 2022, Martijn ‘Tienus’ Konijnenburg is making his mark on contemporary music. The new single is taken from his upcoming album, to be released later this year and co-produced by Martijn himself and Tim Bran (London Grammar, Birdy). It emerges from a moment of doom scrolling and self-reflecting, resulting in the simple realisation: “this ain’t your timeline, this is your lifetime”. Whilst being disguised as a sun-drenched pop tune with an addictive carefree vibe, dig deeper and Goldkimono’s animated lyrics actually explore the discord between our digital existence and real-world connections.
Goldkimono: ”Lifetime” reflects on the chaos and disconnection in the modern world, from global tensions to personal struggles. The song touches on themes of spiritual awareness, unity, and the quest for inner peace in a world full of digital distractions.”
With the single comes a vibrant video created by visual director Cal Bain, where computer-generated imagery played a big part in bringing ‘Lifetime’s’ urgent message to life in a colourful way.
Cal Bain: “You know those days when life feels like it’s running on cruise control, and then suddenly – bam! – you’re dodging curveballs left and right? I wanted to show that feeling through Goldkimono’s digital character and this virtual playground we created. I used CGI to create this mix of old-school and modern digital vibes, hoping to capture something familiar but fresh.”
Have a look here: https://youtu.be/agFjuCUZytQ
About Goldkimono:
Dutch artist Martijn ‘Tienus’ Konijnenburg is a genre-defying songwriter and performer whose music transcends cultural boundaries. His musical project Goldkimono launched in 2020 through his own Camp Kimono Records and achieved immediate success with debut single ‘To Tomorrow’, produced by heavyweight Crada (Drake, Kendrick Lamar). His debut album ‘The Legend Of The Goldkimono’ (2022) has managed to rank up nearly 40 million streams on Spotify and earned Gold certification in The Netherlands, while track ‘Electric Swing’ gained international recognition being featured on the Netflix show ‘Army Of Thieves’.
Beyond his own artistry, Goldkimono’s songwriting has shaped hits for major artists, including Kygo and Tai Verdes. His sophomore album ‘Something Out Of Nothing’ (2023) marked a new chapter in his independent journey, led by the critically acclaimed single ‘Lost Inside My Head’, which dominated Dutch radio as both Radio 2’s TopSong and 3FM’s Megahit.
Another crucial part of Goldkimono’s musical makeup is performing live. He has so far managed to captivate audiences with electric live shows at premier Dutch venues and festivals, including Lowlands, Down The Rabbit Hole, Into The Woods and TivoliVredenburg – and with more dates to come.
“Music is life giving. It’s like water. Water seeps through and brings life to everything” he says, reflecting on his artistry as being a vital resource rather than a product. With a steady string of new releases and live shows planned for 2025, we can all look forward to more of the Goldkimono perfect recipe: deep-rooted messages and infectious melodies.
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