Exuding a late-night intrigue with an eerily compelling character, “Fire” is the latest single from Possumwulf. The Little Rock, Arkansas-based project has a savvy self-description on their Bandcamp: “Hillbilly doom pop for the collapse.” The track’s recording setting — in the remote Ouachita Mountains of western Arkansas — combines with forlorn vocals, intriguing chamber-pop elements, and a dose of southern-rock experimentation for a beautifully idiosyncratic and atmospheric sound.
A heady bass line, glimmering synths, and a lonesome guitar twanginess drive into a morose vocal lead — strutting a haunting quality with shades of Swans, Nick Cave, and Grizzly Bear. The darkly intoxicating effect takes hold throughout, particularly as multiple vocal layers converge alongside sullen strings and guitar twangs; the “take my hand,” lyrical temptation proves apt amidst the seductively darkening production, immersing throughout in consistent form.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
