here is an impressive new spacey, power synth track Psychic Driving, from Portland-based electro/synthpop duo Soft Metals {Ian Hicks & Patricia Hall} off their forthcoming self-titled debut album "Soft Metals"(2011).
Psychic Driving is a hazy, spaced-out, 80s minimal wave-tinged, dreamy, synthpop track, Hall's smooth, introspective vocals waft in et out like soft, gentle waves, dissolving as soon as they register, but leaving a faint trace behind, while Hicks busily crafts intricate layers of epic synth melodies et stripped-back electro percussion sequences that swirl, splash et pulse around us, constantly changing, evolving, building momentum. Psychic Driving conjures up a mental journey into an unknown environment, the passing objects, buildings et landmarks are barely visible, they come into focus momentarily before dissolving into the murky, grimey atmosphere that enshrouds the crumbling, dystopian landscape, all we can do is sit back et take in the ride. enjoy!
MP3: Psychic Driving
check out the enchanting aquatic-themed visuals for Psychic Driving, directed by video/performance artist Erica Schreiner.
the "Soft Metals" album will be released on July 19th from Captured Tracks, it will be available on vinyl et as a digital download. in the meantime you can head over to the Soft Metals Soundcloud page et hear some of their older tracks et remixes.
you can check out Soft Metals here: myspace | lastfm | facebook
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