Conjuring a serene rock engrossment with jazzy rhythmic appeal, “The Spins” is a memorable track from Chicago-based artist A.D. Kessler. Coming via the forthcoming debut album Cobalt Blue, “The Spins” melds composed vocal introspection with gentle guitar chiming and bustling rhythms. A crawling bass line and swinging drums assemble an intoxicating undercurrent, as Kessler’s steady vocal delivery culminates into a “got the spins,” concluding declaration.
There’s a fond aesthetic likeness to The Smile’s production throughout, thanks to the complex rhythms and more tranquil guitar-laden tones amidst the chilly vocal tones. “Shadow on, shadow off,” the vocals let out at mid-point, maintaining a steady tonal and structural repetition that lends itself well to the hypnotic overall production, emanating a nocturnal mystique. “The Spins” is a stylish success from A.D. Kessler, whose upcoming debut album we’re certainly looking forward to.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
