A new track from MVSO, “Hold Clear” compels with a ghostly folk and textured rock interweaving, serving as the first single from their debut EP, Proprioception, out in spring 2024. MVSO represents the collaborative project of songwriter/vocalist duo Mat Vairo and Saumon Oboudiyat.
A haunting vocal presence, serene acoustics, and clanking guitar twangs assemble a chilling aesthetic to start; the spine-tingling qualities become even more apparent as the vocals ascend in pitch. Additional vocal layering proves riveting as a subtle orchestral-like swell lingers underneath, building an intriguing momentum within its slow-burning beauty. The cohesive mingling of deeply impactful vocals, twangy guitars, and rich textural backing makes for an enthralling listening experience.
The duo elaborates on the track’s themes:
“It is a song about establishing boundaries of fairness – as much with ourselves as with others – acknowledging the transient nature of boundaries that often need to shift and adjust with different periods of our lives; breaking toxic cycles, changing your life situation to do what you love instead of slaving away doing what society deems you should be.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of October 2023’ Spotify playlist.
