The enigmatically titled “floor 20” by fearofmakingout seems to come from mysterious realm of music where moody post-punk, sultry R&B and hip-hop production aesthetics weave together as a coherent whole. Its wide ranging lead guitar is melancholic and traces the outer edges of the song while keyboards accent the rhythm and processed vocals sound like something you might have heard on a Eurodance or progressive house track. But together it gives the song a unique emotional resonance like a song you’d expect out of a UK indie band from Bristol or Manchester rather than an outfit from Tucson, AZ. It establishes a strong mood and a hook that keeps you into the song until the end. It sounds like the tale of a life permanently unsettled and on an endless hustle trying to find one’s footing not knowing if you can depend on anything or anyone. Sounds like the world today for many of us even if there are clearly specific references and inspirations for the track. Listen to “floor 20” on Spotify where you can listen to the rest of the 2022 album Secret Third Thing and connect with fearofmakingout at the links below.
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