“A Faraway Look” by London Duo Hotline Syndrome (comprised of producers sludg3f8ctory and CEO Dreams) slinks in like a kinder, gentler, mellower A Place to Bury Strangers. The accented linger of the bass line propels the ethereal guitar work and whispery vocals before it switches to a more textural, melodic mode. And toward the end incandescent synth tones anchor the ethereal outro into you mind giving the song a strong hook at the end established in the beginning with its irresistible rhythm. It’s rare to hear so many creative elements realized across a three minute plus song but Hotline Syndromes taps into an ambient melancholy and a contemplative, self-aware of exploration of the moods nagging at the edges of your mind with a song with a concise but not austere soundscape and a song structure that guides you through its arc of musical storytelling without nudging. Listen to “A Faraway Look” on Spotify and give the rest of the Heavy Severe 3 EP as well. Connect with Hotline Syndrome at the links below.
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