London-based psych-pop artist SANDS plunges us into a surreal yet shadowy world with “So Real” a cinematic offering that marks the first chapter of an ambitious two-part release.
Layering sweeping pianos and psychedelic beats, the hazy production is rooted in noir-tinged storytelling that captures a sense of grandeur. Crafting a world that feels like a bubble made of concrete, moving across modern-day cities, weaving between people and buildings, the track pulls us into a haunting world where where visions feel more honest than facts.
Delivering the raw emotion of dark pop with a touch of drama, the track zooms in on a feeling of absurdity. Speaking of the track "It's a bit of a shift from 'The World's So Cruel', the mood is a bit more cinematic if not theatrical. Things are more unstable — like a cracked mirror."
Pushing the boundaries of genre and narrative, SANDS weaves a world of discomfort, ambiguity, and beauty led by a genre-bending musicality that allures us across each note. While “So Real,” dives into an expansive style, forthcoming release “Pirate,” awaits in the wings with flipped narrative ready to offer us a helping of moody intimacy.
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