So many artists have been releasing new music recently, but I would like to highlight two recent releases I have been enjoying lately.
First of all, we have Daffo’s Poor Madeline which immediately became one of my favourites. It has a simple, yet interesting guitar melody accompanied by raw vocals. Daffo, otherwise known as Gabi Gamberg, sings of experiencing irritation with the simplicities of life. Stubbing your toe on the bed, watching laundry pile up in the corner, etc. They do an excellent job of bringing the story of Madeline to life and describing the sadness that overtakes us as the seasons change. I’m sure many of us can relate as school starts again and the stress of assignments, quizzes, and exams begins to accumulate.
The second is Hex by White China, a relatively upbeat song with such an interesting instrumental behind the vocals. It has a very experimental feeling to it. The use of synth and panning throughout the song create a unique impression and keep the song from feeling repetitive despite its 5-minute playtime.