Liverpool-based solo artist Tender Claws unveils a delectably snarling alt-rock appeal on new single “I’m a Leech,” inspired by the artist’s decision to pursue a music career instead of something more “sensible.”
The artist elaborates: “Although it was initially done unintentionally, I think the atonal nature of ‘I’m a Leech’ and the detuned intro and outro really suit the song topic as I find it quite uncomfortable and exposing to openly admit to having negative thoughts and feelings about my musical ambitions, but writing about how I feel is somewhat therapeutic and can also lighten my mood.”
“I’m a leech, doing nothing to earn my keep,” suave vocals let out amidst grungy guitar distortion. A bass-heavy intrigue enamors during the “like me,” vocal sequence, joined by a twanging guitar adornment that furthers the melodic entrancement. An invigorating rock production stirs throughout alongside, showing nostalgic grunge and alt-rock inspirations within a grippingly intimate thematic exploration into the music industry and its resulting anxieties.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
