A dynamic pop and rock sound, that spans from psychedelic vocal soaring to Talking Heads-esque punchiness, stirs on “Secrets” — a newly released single from CHAFT. The project is that of Derek Miller, a multi-instrumentalist from Boston, MA, with roots in the Midwest. “Secrets” represents the first public release from Miller, and also the first song from CHAFT’s new EP, Now That’s What I Call CHAFT Volume 1.
Funky bass and subdued keys complement vocals that caution “don’t cause a scene,” — escalating into a brisk “why would I want it any way?” infection, sounding like a cross of XTC, Talking Heads, and Hot Chip. The psychedelic vocal envelopment follows, echoing a sort of ’70s Beach Boys psychedelia. “Secrets” plays like a catchy smorgasbord of addictive pop and rock touching stones.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
