A couple new singles from Chicago-based band Pablo Alto, “Part of Us” and “Gazelle” both enamor with their eclectic, melodic journeys. The former is quite exemplary of their expansive structural tendencies; “Part of Us” flourishes in its swell of piano, multiple vocal layers, and mystique-filled guitar tones. Glimmering synth arpeggios meld with acoustics and piano for continued entrancement, then traversing seamlessly into a bustling, rock-touched edge. The project’s jazz background is evident in the dynamic structures and rhythmic variety — featuring a number of instruments, from the gayageum to a concluding saxophone solo.
“Gazelle” proves similarly successful, invoking a more orchestral whirring initially as calming acoustics and bird-chirping assumes a more serene contemplation. The track is described as “about a space probe entrusted with the fate of our entire planet. Musically, the song portrays this journey by traversing symmetry & asymmetry.” Burgeoning strings lead a chamber-pop enthrallment, as both acoustic and digital elements align within the duet-ing vocal power.
Stream both of these fantastic tracks below:
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These and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
