Bridging dreamy intrigue and brooding alt-pop fervor, “Like a Fiend” is a riveting new single from Nashville-based artist mel denisse. Quaint synth buzzes build into a jangly guitar drive, complemented by a haunting vocal prowess — shifting seamlessly between higher-pitched emotion and more nocturnal ruminations. The one-minute turn envelops in its quainter instrumental backing as the vocals swell with momentum, culminating in a gorgeous title-touting refrain. The final minute is especially gripping, with intensified rhythms and ghostly vocal layers building artfully. “Like a Fiend” is a thorough standout from mel denisse.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
