“The March of the Caterpillars” is a consuming dark pop track from Gabrielle Ornate, its melodic bustling propelled by suave vocals and notable rhythmic pulsations. The vocal expansion around the one-minute mark sees guitars rise in prominence, as Ornate references the track title with hooky appeal. Aesthetically, there’s a likeness to Charli XCX’s darker pop entries, like “Nuclear Seasons.” The dash of synth-laden effervescence around 02:30 adds wonderfully to the darkly infectious soundscape.
Per Ornate, the track is “a fable about respecting one’s roots; blossoming the connection between worlds. As life continually evolves, like how a caterpillar transitions into a butterfly, one must not forget the genesis of their journey.”
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“The March of the Caterpillars” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of February 2021’ Spotify playlist.
