Showing a sound reminiscent of Snail Mail and Mitski, “Quarterlife” is a captivating track from The Famous Daxx. The London-based artist (originally from Munich) describes the effort as “the soundtrack to my Quarterlife Crisis, which resulted with me getting a cat.” The “soon I’ll be 25,” refrain affirms the age-related creep and introspection, ranging from a quaint remark to more soaring escapades, like the sweeping grandiosity past the one-minute mark. “I’m losing, and my head hurts every morning,” Daxx sings, continuing the lament amidst a series of melodic, darkly atmospheric guitar lines. The concluding ominous synth caps off the soundscape with stellar results. “Quarterlife” is a showcase in excellent songwriting and production from The Famous Daxx.
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“Quarterlife” and other memorable tracks from this month can also be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of November 2021’ Spotify playlist.
