The first single from In VideColour, “Friction Against the Grooves” bursts with a hooky sophisti-pop effervescence. Playful vocals and pulsing, bright synths craft a brightly melodic feel, driving especially well past the one-minute turn. Added guitars thereafter contribute a shimmering, psych-laden feeling; the separation between synth-forward moments and those with guitar-based additions play with intrigue, especially as the vocals rise intensely upon added involvement from the bass line and guitar work. “Friction Against the Grooves” is a fully pleasing listen throughout.
The project is the brainchild of South Yorkshire-based musician and sound engineer Sam Auckland. Look for more singles from In VideColour this summer.
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“Friction Against the Grooves” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of April 2021’ Spotify playlist.
