If not for the lyrics in Spanish, when you listen to PODEROSA’s “Nubes Oscuras” its vivid yet lo-fi production style, its song dynamics, tones and processional structure is reminiscent of Russian post-punk and darkwave from the late 80s to the present. The icy synths and lingering cymbal strikes and pulsing low end electronic bass and sense of ambient desperation is there. But the vocals are more forceful in making declarations of spirit and intent. The title in English is “Dark Clouds” and the band has commented that the song is about embracing your dark side. And you hear it in the song, the striding directly into those hidden parts of the psyche that are supposed to stay obscured when they’re not so bad or shameful but in a culture where there is some shame assigned to vulnerability, sensitivity, not having all your everything figured out even though very few people really do and otherwise coming up short compared to unrealistic expectations heaped on us and often by ourselves. But when you can recognize those things in yourself that might otherwise be considered a dark side by everyday society that are simply part of a full human life you may as well embrace them and if they’re “flaws” show them the compassion they deserve and come to terms with their expression. “Nubes Oscuras” celebrates that process. Listen to “Nubes Oscuras” on Spotify and follow PODEROSA on Instagram.
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