A resonating, emotive rock sound is showcased on “Diamonds and Gold,” a new track from Shady Charm. The Venice, CA-based artist describes the release as “about struggling to do the things you’ve always desired for whatever reason that is holding you back, and the pain that’s caused by not pursuing it.”
Glistening guitar lines and hazy bass pulses maneuver into a buzzing intrigue, as a more serene psych-friendly introspection takes hold as the vocals emerge. A soaring, wordless backing vocal character emerges during the track’s magnetic title-touting hook, referencing time’s passages as roaring guitars and sharp synths dazzle thereafter — with shades of Tame Impala. “Diamonds and Gold” is a thorough success from Shady Charm, who elaborates more on the thematic progressions in its second half:
“As the song progresses, the feeling/thoughts about time changes. Time seems like it’s on your side but in reality, it’s against you the longer you wait to do something. The tune also hints at the sentiment “wherever I go, there I am” when one does pursue their passions but is disappointingly still the same person they wanted to get away from. A little dark, but still fun.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
