Belgian Fog is the work of 23-year-old Washington native Robert Dale, who churns out jumpy electro-pop from his LA residence. Dale compares his work to The xx and Foster the People, “electronic rock with a semi-serious tone” he calls it. His enjoyable new track “Wait for Help” sits somewhere in the middle of those comparisons; it’s livelier than The xx’s stark beauty, but not nearly to the ear-shattering tenacity of Foster the People. The recently featured Dutch Uncles are a better comparison. “Wait for Help” rides on a glossy synth lead that resembles an ectopic heartbeat, with casual bloops before a pause precedes a jumpier and higher-pitched conclusion. The arrangements seem frenzied, yet Dale’s calm vocals reassuringly keep it a relaxed pace. Think Gotye’s breathiness mixed with Jens Lekman’s melodically conversational approach. This is a tidy and fun track that shows Dale’s tremendous promise.
Very impressive track. He looks extremely angry in the press shot, which doesn’t seem to suit his poppy falsetto vocal at all, but the track is solid.