An affecting track from Chicago-based artist Murley, “Outta My Mind” shows a timeless-sounding, contemplative appeal in its expanse from initial trickling acoustics to an emotively layered “please don’t leave” beckoning — bolstered by chilly vocal layers as haunting bass and slight synth aspects enamor alongside. A more rock-ready rousing emerges thereafter, as the lyrics reference navigating a present storm and drive to “keep you warm.”
An erupting, hooky title-bearing sequence then launches forth, presenting a hook that could fit anywhere from ’80s anthem rock to modern eclectic synergy. “I promise it will end,” the vocals reassure, delighting again with another ghostly “please don’t love” sequence and ensuing blast-off into rock territory. “Outta My Mind” is a dynamic, emotively impactful success from Murley, who wrote the track after comforting a friend during a near overdose. This true story navigates the ensuing “psychotropic fog,” transforming a slow slip into madness into an appeal for reality.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
