Montreal-based duo Oiseau de Proie compel with an atmospheric coldwave prowess throughout their new EP, Mélopées d’un ciel éteint. Extra synth-based than their earlier releases, the EP excels in its fusing of chilly synth strains, post-punk guitar jangling, and memorable vocal ascents.
The inventive partnership of Sovannak Ké and Patricia Jeanson impress totally right here. Sovannak notes the EP as being “closely impressed by occult magick, fantasy and medieval occasions.” Whereas the nostalgic post-punk tints of coldwave are an apt descriptor at factors, the challenge additionally incorporates components of ’60s pop, neo-folk, black metallic, and past.
A moody immersion takes maintain straight away with opening monitor “Paupières salées,” the place darkish synth swells and jangling post-punk guitar entrancement converge amidst a steadily melodic vocal push. Sporadic additions of an additional vocal suaveness linger within the background, arriving thereafter right into a resonating title-touting chorus because the four-minute flip passes.
The following “Règne en maître” stirs with a extra glistening intrigue, propelled initially by twinkling keys and dashes of Lynchian-feeling, cinematic synths. The mid-point is particularly memorable, with the vocals assuming a close to spoken-word briskness as trickling rhythmic ruminations pair with the interplaying synths. Classical guitar likenesses additionally show memorable into the ultimate couple minutes.
One other standout, “Pluie froide” weaves the luxurious sound of rain with mild guitar tones — crafting an introspective enjoyment of its atmospheric unveiling. Buzzy synths and catchier rhythms arrive alongside haunting vocals previous this introduction, sustaining a cold soundscape and melodic immediacy general. Mélopées d’un ciel éteint is a classy success of an EP that enthralls throughout its six tracks.
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“Règne en maître” and different tracks featured this month will be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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