Melding an industrial rock pulse with dreamy intrigue, “deathwishkisses” is an affecting new track from Chrome Zero, a project led by Tony Bautista (bass) and Matt Salinas (drums). Themes within showcase a love that lingers “like a ghost,” — resulting in a sense of loss and ensuing “battle between wanting to escape and fearing the loneliness of doing so.”
A contrasting of ominous guitars and lush keys complement a ghostly vocal introspection to start. “I have realized the problem,” they let out, ascending seamlessly into a dreamy title-touting refrain. Nocturnal synths provide a backing illumination, bolstering an emotively enthralling soundscape. The dynamic vocal work combines with a hypnotic rhythms section and riveting instrumentals for a thoroughly memorable success from Chrome Zero.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
