SoundThing - Upside Down (self-released)

Alright, listen up, because this here’s a sonic puzzle here that ain’t fitting easily into any damn box, and that’s precisely why it’s got my blood pumping. You try to slap a label on SoundThing’s latest single, “Upside Down”, and you’ll end up chasing shadows. None of that neat, cookie-cutter rock or folksy twang or indie snarl. No, sir. They’re like that rare bird you catch a glimpse of but can never quite cage.

And then there’s the vocal twist, a touch of Nico if you can believe it. Now, that’s a reference point you don’t toss around every day, as much as I’d like to. So, what’s the deal with this tune? It’s like a stroll through the foggy woods, strumming on an acoustic guitar that knows the secrets of the night. But there’s a darkness here, a weight that comes barreling through the folk hues. It’s as if rock and goth forces launched an invasion, reshaping the landscape in their own murky image.

And then there are the wonderfully restrained dynamics, riding those dark sound waves, never cresting too high, never dipping too low. You’d think that’d make it one-dimensional, predictable even. But no, it’s like a relentless juggernaut, barreling forth, refusing to be tamed, pure, powerful, relentless. It’s that raw power simmering beneath the surface, ready to explode.

“Upside Down”, it’s a dark and delicious brew, a tantalizing concoction that’ll make your soul squirm in the most delightful way. SoundThing, they’re no ordinary band. They’re carving out their own path, and mark my words; they’re a blip you best be tracking on your radar. Trust me, this ain’t one you wanna miss out on.