A dynamic, atmospheric electronic success from Uncanny Valet, “Nonlin” navigates through both neon-lit dreaminess and effervescent passion. The track marks another success from the New York-based music project of writer, publisher, and musician David Byron Queen. Last year’s debut album Silo firmly caught our ears with its gripping soundscapes and quality songwriting/production, and “Nonlin” continues the quality.
The second single from Uncanny Valet’s upcoming album Almost Island, out on March 14th, “Nonlin” builds with a climactic artfulness. Concise synth stabs, spacey tones, and wordless vocal effects build beautifully across a patiently unfolding first half. Spritzy synth swells excite thereafter, settling down into laughter samples and then a lushly caressing range of keys. The track seamlessly traverses from nocturnal contemplation to brimming sunlight and a concluding peaceful haze. We’re certainly excited for the forthcoming Almost Island
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
The track is also featured in the genre-based, best-of Spotify compilation Emerging Indie Electronic.
