The debut single from London-based quartet VISIONS of HELL, “Domestic Playground” touts a gorgeous array of sounds — from flourishingly melodic chamber-pop to punchy electro-pop sharpness. Lyrical depictions of “the pros and cons of adulthood,” stir amidst a production whose sophisticated versatility reminds fondly of Matthew Herbert.
Responsive vocal layers and a peppy rhythmic background builds enticingly to the lovely title-touting hook, “domestic playground, because we love to have our friends come ’round,” — expanding thereafter into a series of orchestral flourishing. The gorgeous vocal work and string arrangements also prove reminiscent of Field Music. Stylish and hooky, “Domestic Playground” is a fantastic debut from VISIONS of HELL.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Best of August 2023’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Pop.
