South London act Imperial Daze thoroughly impress with new track “Centerpole.” A suave vocal lead is surrounded by sharp guitar lines, buzzing synth adornments, and a tight rhythm section. The chugging guitars and reflective synths make for consuming verses, which lead seamlessly into the chorus — “meet me at the centerpole,” marks a hook that succeeds in all facets. Doses of spacey synths and entrancing guitar licks emerge around 02:30 for one final atmospheric push, before the final vocal-led punch. I’m reminded of The Arctic Monkeys’ most stylish tracks.
Per Imperial Daze, “Centerpole” is “about a dialogue with someone close who is stuck in a loop and struggling with addiction, depression and self-doubt.” “Centerpole” is a part of their forthcoming, self-produced EP, a login to SMTHNG, releasing in early 2020. This follows their previous EP Surfaces Sensibles, released this past June.
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“Centerpole” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of December 2019’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Indie Rock.
