Korean alt-rockers Silica Gel meld psych-rock and Eastern influences on recent single “Manphasickzuck,” traversing from understated intrigue to a blistering rock entrancement. The project notes that the track title derives from “a flute carved from bamboo bestowed by the spirit of a deceased king during Silla-era myth.” The quartet stirs here with a dynamic sound, from flashes of synths and bass interplay around 01:15 to more erupting guitar work.
“Manphasickzuck” ultimately captures Silica Gel at a compelling point in their evolution, where mythological imagery and forward-thinking rock converge into something distinctly their own. As part of their album Ballad of You and its exploration of reincarnation, the track feels like one piece of a larger artistic world.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
