Chicago-based band Turning Birds craft a breezy rock appeal on new single “Reverse Psychologia,” described as “the story of a couple in counseling, battling through the feelings of inflicted wounds.” The band further explains that it asks the questioin: “Can we be playfully transparent about hurting the ones we love?”
Panting percussion and pulsing guitar tones, resembling a reggae-friendly tempo at points, accompany vocals that are enjoyably narrative in the “that ain’t no way to treat your lover,” sentiments blending with psychologist-laden spoken-word segments. The “don’t hold back,” central hook enamors with the ardent, responsive vocal punctuations and steady guitar flourishes. “Reverse Psychologia” is an amiable, introspective success from Turning Birds.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
