A highlight from Denni Ian‘s consuming new album The Sad Saint of South End, “Killer Whales” impresses with its serenely unfolding sound. Gently pulsing keys provide a lovely accompaniment to the stirring, deeper-toned vocal lead, which remind fondly of Matt Berninger, Nick Cave, and others with a solemnly unique voice. A catching textural backing around 01:18, with a psych-friendly lingering, impresses — as does the effervescent subtlety around 02:20. Showing a subtly unveiling soundscape that engrosses, “Killer Whales” is a stellar showing from Denni Ian, whose new album The Sad Saint of South End is certainly recommended; the Danish singer/songwriter and visual artist shows well throughout.
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“Killer Whales” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of November 2020’ Spotify playlist.
