Sporting a melodic aesthetic reminiscent of Junior Boys, though with an added guitar-laden R&B feel, “Shadows” is a striking new track from Montreal-based act Ivytide. The track’s lyrical themes revolve around “distrust in a relationship and inconsistencies that make your mental state unstable.” Smoothly yearning vocals, quick guitar swipes, and a bass-synth lead the way to the “feel it all in the shadows,” hook, as well as the hypnotic key smattering around 01:50. The track melds the guitars, keys, and vocals with a beautiful, atmospheric precision. The nocturnal vibes and tortured croon on display make for an excellent track.
Stream their Bloom EP in full on Spotify here.
“Shadows” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of September 2018’ Spotify playlist.
