Manchester-based project META CITY FUTURE strut a dynamic sound on new single “all over the world,” infusing hazy guitar reflections with FINOLA‘s melodic vocal presence — which alternates seamlessly between the dreamy title-touting hook and brisker drive within the verses. “all over the world” has us firmly anticipating what’s next from the act, which cites influences as varied as house, garage, and R&B in addition to the evident alt-pop and rock shades here.
The lyrics seem to present a tactful display of societal frustration and disillusionment: “They born to change it all but don’t want to anymore,” the vocals let out — with further references to “shame,” suggesting the weight of societal conformity has in curbing unique, artistic spirits to a worker-drone mold. It’s a poignant presentation, offering an enjoyably eclectic stylistic rock/pop meshing while embracing an outsider sort of perspective, bolstered further by the “here’s your introvert anthem,” line.
META CITY FUTURE elaborates: “It’s a whacky track about backing yourself in going your own way and looking for deeper meaning in a shallow and materialistic world, and looking that world in the eye while you plant your flag on the top of the mountain.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
