The New Division ~ Modus [2⊘2⊘]

An eighties echo, but amplified, streamlined, and anthemic. Think cruise control on a Summer-burnt Autobahn, joyously windswept at redline. An oddly cathartic church bell drives an ocean of emotions to a pinnacle of exaltation under far-too-convenient foot-pedal control. “I took my medicine The voices won’t stop My shadow’s caving in My feet won’t walk” Originating as John Kunkel’s dorm room imaginings after … Continue reading The New Division ~ Modus [2⊘2⊘]

disturbedByVoicesApril 27, 2024May 4, 20247 Comments

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Bootblacks ~ Wilderness [2⊘24]

Previously featured Bootblacks song “Birds” is in stark contrast to newly released “Wilderness“. Wtih “Birds” being a cryptic, wildly deep dive into gothic jazz fusion, while “Wilderness” instead builds on a concrete base of Miami Vice synthwave, overlaid sparkly driven guitars in retro rapturous delight. “In this life, we’re not alone You’re the only one I’ve ever … Continue reading Bootblacks ~ Wilderness [2⊘24]