A gripping single out today from Soul Civilian, “Ego” struts a delectable psych-rock groove, which per the artist intends to “feel like a psychedelic trip without falling into too many of the tropes of psychedelic music.” Mission successful. Mellow, melodic vocals seamlessly align with both jangling guitar steadiness and more crawling twangs, the latter evident especially during the memorable “it’s coming up” refrain. A soaring, beautiful vocal presence ensues, with dreamy layers melding with spacey synth elements, before the guitars reassume prominence in the “I keep dreaming” vocal entrancement.
“Ego” is a thorough success from Soul Civilian, who further describes the release as “about simultaneously attempting to run from life’s problems while also accepting that life itself, woes and all, is what makes it all worth it.”
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
