A gorgeously melodic psych-rock swell takes hold on “Cloud Maze,” a new track from PODViG! that ventures from serene guitar trickling into powerfully soaring ardency. Based in Nicosia, Cyprus, the trio show a clear knack for satiating structural builds within. Initially beginning as a mere “recorded jam session,” the track’s final form struts a gripping display of musicianship — climactically driving into a stirring arsenal of electric guitar work and hypnotic rhythmic undercurrents.
Comprising the artists Al King, Ivan Drybas, and Eugene Smozhevsky, PODViG! embrace live recordings and improvisation in their creative process. “Cloud Maze” kickstarts with lush guitar harmonics, bolstered gradually by shimmering guitar textures as pit-pattering percussion envelops alongside. A steadier rhythmic presence complements whirring guitar intensity by the track’s mid-point, as wailing guitar tones captivate into the final minute. “Cloud Maze” brings back the serene, initial harmonics to close it all out with satiating effect. “Cloud Maze” represents a thorough success from PODViG!
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
