An intimate synth-pop crooner from Seance Crasher, “Back in Time” engrosses with its nocturnal yearning and nostalgic production. Touting a commanding vocal presence and knack for melodic yet atmospheric songwriting, Portland-based artist Kevin Rafn fronts the project, alongside Lia Gist and Scott Harlan. The spoken-word temptations and melancholic synth pulsations, past the three-minute mark, craft a hypnotically engrossing feel with a throwback new-wave quality. “Wish we could go back in time,” the vocals yearn, aesthetically reminiscent of Twin Shadow. “Back in Time” captivates with its thoroughly moody production and genuine vocal yearning.
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“Back in Time” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of December 2021’ Spotify playlist.
