Austin, Texas-based band Matador Sphere unveil a creatively invigorating sound on two new singles: “Image in Place” and “Spring Delirium.” The former swells quickly from quaint pit-pattering percussion into a buzzing distortion, then complemented by whirring synth arpeggios. Calmly melodic vocals follow, reminiscing on “memories gone,” and emitting a nostalgic glow, aptly — melding a sort of chillwave and alt-pop allure. The project describes “Image in Place” as “a song that takes the feeling of reaching a creative breakthrough against writer’s block and expresses it through a dance infected, Madchester inspired wall of sound.”
Another success, “Spring Delirium” embraces the band’s love for breakbeat electronic music and Brazilian bossa nova. The latter’s rhythmic presence blends with vibe-y synths, trickling classical guitar, and hypnotic drum machines for a climactic structural captivation. From the buzzing exhilaration of “Image in Place” to the dynamic colorfulness within “Spring Delirium,” Matador Sphere firmly impress with their quality productions and songwriting.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
