An ominous post-punk atmospheric prowess lingers all through Automated Writhing, the brand new album from Washington, D.C.-based mission Zabus. Aptly, the darkly impactful soundscapes complement a poignantly morose thematic pursuit, revolving across the future’s bleak uncertainty and consequent wishes for escapism. Particularly, the discharge explores “escapism vs introspection” — pondering numerous mediums in opposition to the temptations of a digital actuality. Will one succumb to the tailored comforts of digital actuality, or be led into extra natural ventures like meditation and astral projection? The lofty consciousness melds with trendy productions for a resonating success from Zabus.
“Fact Desk” commences the album with a delectably eerie glow. Shimmering synths and rumbling guitars pair with a deep, somber vocal lead — resembling Bauhaus’ murmuring entrancement, inside a post-punk rhythmic undercurrent that exhibits shades of Pleasure Division and The Chameleons UK. “Phantom Lens” follows with a extra upfront vocal emotion and bass-y reverberation, sustaining a compelling vocal steadiness amidst the washes of synths and bass. One other standout is available in “Subculture,” whose spaciousness is haunting. Spacey, ambient results dominate within the absence of percussion, because the “till I die,” and “I forgive you,” lyricism fuses fantastically inside frequency-like intrigue.
Automated Writhing leaves a strongly memorable post-punk imprint with its moody, darkish haunts. It’s a vibe-heavy tour-de-force from the mission, led by multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Moore and in addition comprising Alex Zorn, Johnny Wielding, and Akane Shimizu.
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“Fact Desk” and different tracks featured this month could be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.