“Sidelines” is a gorgeous, reflective track from Max Helgemo. The artist previously impressed with the track “Slide Away” last May. Lyrically capturing feelings of uncertainty arising from isolation, “Sidelines” traverses from consuming verses into a haunting wordless croon after the 30-second turn. Textural expansion past the one-minute mark adds an orchestral hint, with a woodwind-friendly lushness emerging in the mix, especially two minutes in. Hypnotic and melodically beautiful, “Sidelines” succeeds with a certain oomph, even in the uncertain times the lyrics capture so well.
Previously featured Andrew Goldring mixed the track, in addition to playing bass, drums, and electric guitar.
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“Sidelines” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of July 2020’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Folk.
