MP3 is the resonating new album from Toronto-based act Madame Psychosis, whose sound successfully ranges from dreamy emotiveness to distortion-heavy rock vigor. Thematically reflective of life’s ebbs and flows, their productions often stir with dynamic tonal pursuits and satiating structural evolutions. Madame Psychosis first caught our ears last year with tracks like “Concrete Streets” and “Kapow” — and MP3 continues to showcase the band as consistent crafters of quality songs.
Exemplary of their building rock tendencies, the single “Lucky” shows poignant lyricism — referencing artificial tendencies in society — within driving guitars that excite in their range from twangy introspection to anthemic heights. These social critiques show a further call-to-action on another rock invigorator in “Revolution,” enthralling with a garage-rock vigor and “tired of this shit,” vocal angst. MP3 has a strong share of blistering rock-forward gems.
In the lusher spectrums, “Anywhere With You” sends chills with its introduction — stirring with caressing vocals and jangling guitars. The production’s mixture of dreamy wordless vocals and ascending rock guitars makes for a climactic appeal. “Vulnerability” also excels with its heartfelt emotion and serene development, expanding from glistening guitars and keys into heightened emotion; its gripping crescendo builds into the atmospheric closer “Nightmares” with powerful impact. MP3 is a memorable success from Madame Psychosis.
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We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
