London Alt-Pop artist VC Pines never fails to subvert expectation and deliver music that is sonically intriguing as it is melodically appealing. The recent pair of singles carries on this trend, offering a blend of subtle pop-styled vocal flows and complex, layered production so that you’re never starved of melodic interest.
‘BREAK’ leads with an instantly infectious, crunchy drum beat that hooks you in from the start and grows increasingly hypnotic throughout. Meanwhile, a range of electronic elements clash in wonderful fashion. Deep humming chords slide across harsh fuzzing synths in the backdrop. In a similar juxtaposition, the lead vocals have been the trademark VC Pines finesse, landing with a crisp high pitch. In contrast, harsh angsty vocals kick in later in the track. Their tone rings of something you’d get in a Mura Masa track and add a whole new layer of punchy emotion to the song.
The most recent release ‘need 2 breathe’ leans into this more commercial finesse putting slick vocal lines over a funky rolling groove. The popping high notes are so catchy you can’t help but singalong. Yet, in true style, there is the addition of sharp over-produced string stabs that burst the bubble of serenity and inject and edginess into the soundscape.
We just love how much complexity lies in the sounds of VC Pines and these two tracks have got us hugely excited for what’s to come.
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