An emotive track with a ghostly mystique, “Howl” comes from Singapore-based artist 6ridges. The vocals emit a delicate yearning, complemented by gradually escalating piano. Layers of subtly reflective backing vocals add to the haunting production. The rise past the one-minute mark combines synths and an expressive croon for a striking aesthetic, tonally like a convergence of James Blake, Wild Beasts, and The Weeknd. Elegant piano during the “night sky, so cold,” lyrical atmospherics precede a club-friendly synth stomp — the string-laden accompaniments and rousing cinematic percussion adding to the majestic conclusion. I’m looking forward to hearing what’s next from 6ridges.
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“Howl” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of September 2021’ Spotify playlist.
