The fourth album from Twice Dark, Telekinetic touts a gripping blend of synth-pop, goth-rock, post-punk, and beyond. The Bloomington, Indiana-based project of Josh Kreuzman shows a knack for hooky immediacy and haunting soundscapes alike, showcased across these seven delightful tracks.
Opening the album with a twinkling intrigue, “Night Shifts” builds upon glimmering keys into moody guitar twangs and a steady percussive pulse. A late-night ’80s nostalgia emanates. “Sun setting in the west, dark mist is taking grip,” the vocals let out, furthering the already-enveloping soundscape. Creeping shadows and neon lights are abundant. The ensuing “Invisible Man” balances dark synth tones with a more playful MGMT-esque touch; the “write your name into the sand,” hook dazzles with its ascending charm, as well — showing the project as capable of hooks both in the lighter and darker atmospheric realms.
Another highlight, “Time Traveler” infuses a post-punk bass maneuvering and New Order-esque guitars with shimmering synth injections — resulting in another replay-inducing success. Meanwhile, the title serves as a satiating finale — covered more in-depth here last October, when it first caught our ears. Telekinetic is a stylishly memorable success from Twice Dark.
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“Telekinetic” 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.
