An exploration of how a state of fear can stymy an ideally functioning society and locale, “Merit” is a captivating new track from Zurich-based composer and musician Rio Wolta. The track comes via the album Technophobia, which was released today. The album itself is set within a fictional city — impressive in its functionality, though restrained by fear in regard to its next step and potential for innovation. These poignant perceptions of modern threats, and potential complacency, combine with a tactful atmospheric unveiling on the excellent “Merit.”
A darkly enveloping synth buzz and subtle rhythmic thumping complement a chilling vocal introspection, lamenting “this city has no space to breathe.” The “now we run, run all night to keep up with the good life,” sequence stirs with an added synth glimmering, while the music video aptly sees the time-old tradition of flag-waving alternate between waving and throws into the air. Audible conveyances of insomnia, and a drive to make a difference in the witching hours, feel artfully conveyed in the spacious soundscape and steady vocal disposition. Shades of orchestral simmering pair with pulsing percussion and haunting vocals to result in a riveting atmospheric success from Rio Wolta.
Stream Technophobia in full, below:
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup.
