“Shade” is a memorable synth-pop cut from Die Softly, the project of Seattle-based artist Leah Rosen. Thick synth buzzing complements a lush vocal entrancement to start, excelling into a chorus that fully hooks with its effervescent synth additions and soaring vocal rise.
“I don’t think you’re cool now,” Rosen sings into this dreamy, replay-inducing moment; a breezy ’80s adoration is enjoyably apparent. A higher-pitched vocal push combines with more understated synths for an intriguing lead-in to the three-minute turn, culminating in another delectable hooky reprise. “Shade” is a thorough success from Rosen, whose previous projects include Midheaven (formerly known as Jigsaw Puzzle Glue), Lux, and Tender Bats.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of April 2023’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Pop.
