Balancing darkly atmospheric synth-pop brooding and guitar-laden enthusiasm, “I Have Learned” is an enveloping new track from Eddie Wrevlonne. “Why is the end always near?” his baritone vocals let out during a hooky ascent, where playful synths and post-punk guitar tones maneuver into a more forlorn, ghostly synth-laden chilliness. The track marks a thorough success from the project, which represents the solo effort of vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Edward Wagner from Wrevlonne and Hearts Fail.
Shades of Depeche Mode and New Order shine in the synth tones and vocal work, while the spirited structural rise and guitar infusions add enjoyably to the darkwave, new-wave, and synth-pop synergy. Hopeful lyricism, stylish synth/guitar interplay, and powerful vocals make for a resonating success from the artist, whose upcoming releases we’re certainly now anticipating.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
