Charming with an introspective mix of post-rock, slowcore, and ambient intrigue, “Alberta” is a memorable new single from Airships on the Water, the solo recording venture of multi-instrumentalist Russel Hensley, primarily based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The dwell instrumentation consumes all through, enamoring with warming guitar tones, regular percussion, and a mid-point burst in emotion.
A moody preliminary arsenal takes maintain, propelled by a somber bass pulse and trickling, reverbed guitar tones; a nocturnal soundscape is clear from the get-go and carries with compelling developments all through. The pensive guitar/bass interactions play with caressingly melodic appeal, and satiate additional across the four-minute mark — the place extra vibrant guitar layers emerge. Intensified percussive pit-pattering emanates into the following conclusion, fading out with a warming glow because the guitars, glimmering keys, and rhythms converge for a closing send-off. “Alberta” is a delectably atmospheric rock success from Airships on the Water.
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This and different tracks featured this month may be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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