"The instrumental drives ever forward as feedback squeals and the saturated tones of guitars and bass mutate into a wonderfully grotesque sonic abomination. All the while, frontman Oliver Ackerman delivers deadpan, near-chanted lyrics about systemic cruelty. It's a full-on sonic attack."
"Under his face of ancient gallery moniker, though, Mock showcases his softer songwriting sensibilities, sounding more like Nick Drake or Haley Heynderickx than Slowdive or Nothing. On "Like Kites," the title track from the project's newly announced album, gentle acoustic guitar and hushed vocals take center stage before the instrumental palette expands as the tune sways along."
""Choo Choo" is the latest single from Something Worth Waiting For, the upcoming album from former artist to watch Friko, and, as the name suggests, it's a great traveling song. The rhythm section chugs along, the vocals are frantic and lively, and the whole thing has the makings of a heartwarming needle drop during a montage in some indie flick."
Songs of the Week is a recurring column highlighting the best new tracks released over the previous seven days. Featured artists showcase diverse genres and styles: A Place to Bury Strangers deliver noisy darkwave with their single "Acid Rain" from an upcoming rarities album, combining feedback-heavy guitars with deadpan vocals about systemic cruelty. Face of ancient gallery presents softer shoegaze sensibilities on "Like Kites," blending gentle acoustic guitar with hushed vocals. Friko contributes "Choo Choo," an upbeat traveling song with frantic vocals and a rhythm section that chugs along. Additional artists featured include Girl Scout, Honey Dijon, Ty Dolla $ign, and Leon Thomas, each bringing their own musical perspectives to the week's selection.
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