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ARMLOCK ICE COLD
Upcoming Australian duo Armlock have dropped their new single, ‘Ice Cold’. This is a sonic experience unlike any other, with the track’s most tender moments being driven by a soft, emotive vocal supported by loud bass and quiet drums. It develops into something more experimental during its denser sections, with a hazy texture being crafted by the squeals and shrieks of the electric guitar. They explain one interesting facet of their sound: “We focus a lot on how an element sounds, rather than what an element is–if there's a guitar part that’s not quite working, rather than try a different guitar effect or amp sound, we're more likely to replace it with a keyboard, or a sample.” The band have announced their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, which is an 18-minute barrage of ambitious, impressionist indie rock. -Dan Peeke
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