A memorable single written and self-produced by Indianapolis-based artist Zacariiah, “Waterslide” enamors with its hazy guitars and atmospheric synth interweaving. The mellow vocals entice — “go down the waterslide,” — alongside twangy guitars; there’s a sense of ultimatum in the yearning lyrics, capturing the time and place of a relationship where things remain uncertain, even as times appear blissful.
Zacariiah’s masterful blend of serene guitar twangs and heady synth tones make for hypnotic engrossment throughout, maintaining a steady tonal pull with late-night brooding. I’m definitely looking forward to what’s next from Zacariiah, who cites his main influences as “Odd Future, Tame Impala, Twenty One Pilots, Glass Animals.”
Per Zacariiah: “This song is about being with someone new for a little bit and falling for them only to wonder if it’ll last and how long she truly wants to be with me.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of November 2022’ Spotify playlist.
