A chilling, nocturnal electronic soundscape lingers with delectably unsettling appeal on “MRKTPLC,” a new single from London-based artist Yodashe. An eclectic array of influences are apparent; haunting darkwave is evident in the warier, withdrawn vocal section, while the preceding punk-tinged emotiveness contrasts effectively. Per the artist, “MRKTPLC” serves as “a thought-provoking exploration of artistic production in the era of social media and algorithms.”
“When you find me in the marketplace, am I what you have been looking for?” the intriguing vocals let out, excelling alongside buzzing synths and percussive pit-pattering into a murkily ominous “one more movement,” shift; this darkly invigorating twist is thoroughly compelling, especially when evolving into the finale. There, a string-laden triumphant resonance engrosses alongside rhythmic trickles, descending into a haunting flickering of synths as the striking “MRKTPLC” concludes. Yodashe shows ample stylishness and inventive melodic appeal throughout this success.
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This track and others can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Electronic’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
