“Be Afraid” is the first single off Small Talk, the debut album releasing on June 18th from Oklahoma City act Beach Language. A strong first showing, “Be Afraid” develops from shimmering, sporadic synths and gentle guitar accompaniments into a more thunderous hook as the one-minute mark approaches. The “to be free,” chorus sees an uptick in the intensity of both energetic guitars and effervescent synths. The vocals fade around the three-minute mark as the guitar work takes over, with a jangly progression gradually aided by a lit-up synth backing. “Be Afraid” is a well-produced, catchy effort that shows a confident and accessible aesthetic emphasizing guitars and synths.
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“Be Afraid” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of June 2019’ Spotify playlist.
