A catchy synth-pop success from Venezuelan artist KS, “Unlucky” balances darkly invigorating synth/guitar interplay with lush vocal intrigue. The project of musician and filmmaker Jose Zambrano Cassella, KS showcases an infectious blend of pop and rock, with a lovable dose of ’80s nostalgia amidst its “nothing feels right,” vocal ruminations.
“I can’t believe it again,” dreamy vocals admit amidst plucky, funk-tinged bass — fading back in favor of illuminated synths and grimy guitar distortion as the track progresses. Catchy vocal refrain — “chasing the light, nothing feels right,” — compels throughout, as well. “Unlucky” is an addictive showcase in synth-driven pop songwriting from KS.
Per the artist: “The lyrics convey the frustration of constantly facing setbacks despite efforts to start fresh, capturing the raw emotion of feeling perpetually unlucky while fighting to hold on to hope.”
Check out the track’s music video:
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
