Berlin-based band teenweek captivate on their debut single “The Children Are Merciless,” seamlessly infusing melodic guitars and plush synths right into a harmonious title-touting hookiness. The act — consisting of Phil, Rod, Djamila, and Akio — present a transparent knack for each dreamy atmospheric attract and punchy infectiousness right here. A powerful thematic introspection, concerning dueling generations’ values, additionally takes maintain.
Bouncy bass and shimmering synths show inviting because the vocals emerge, declaring “authorities’s obtained a brand new plan, to battle for democracy whereas they will.” Stunning vocal layers transfer in thereafter into extra relatable contexts of generational divide — “the youngsters say they′ve had sufficient now” — and clever depictions of youthful disenchantment with the powers that be. “However the children are merciless, they don’t wanna battle,” the vocals radiate throughout this memorable hook, driving into the “the youngsters say they’ll vote them out now” verses — and persevering with to convey a notable divide, and in addition the irony of how pacifism is taken into account “merciless” by overarching powers.
The observe consumes in its synth/guitar interaction and evergreen thematic pursuits, a seeming critique of how governments and older generations rationalize conflict and uphold a damaged system — whereas the youth stays and fights, even underneath labels like “merciless” and lazy. Impressing with each pop-savvy hooks and satisfying lyrical contemplations, “The Children Are Merciless” is a standout of a debut from teenweek.
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This and different tracks featured this month will be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Rising Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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