Sundozer’s “Liquid Heaven” is synthwave/indie pop with great melodic confidence. That assurance has allowed a healthy, natural growth from the seed of its organic hook to advance, concertedly connecting the form. An adequate amount of tactically accumulated grime grants that fleshing out to a believable degree, one necessary to viably exist in the world.
The two singing synths harmonize throughout, interlocking, while field elements provide a patina of gritted texture without smothering the core, vouching for and reifying the verisimilitude of the direct narration. And truly the strength of the melody and tone lends credence to that emotional appeal. The texture is both chipped at and composed of the saw and square synths, sticky tactile in the molten merger. It’s a neat balance to strike; solid pop and a joyful entity, bounding about with distinction and poise.
It takes a lot of empathy to summon such a feeling, reverse engineering its origins. Ultimately, it is good and careful work; diligently delineating elements in a hazy warmth that still maintains some good purchase on the hooks and harmonious integrity.
There’s tendrils tying it to M83, MGMT, and Of Montreal. Possibly fans of the elaborated charm of Goon, the intricate play of Melaina Kol, or Noah Renaissance‘s lovely “Beauty Sleep” will find a lot to admire in the piece. Available for$1 on their bandcamp.
For some film accompaniment maybe see Tobias Rud’s excellent short “The Tobos”.
Plainly & Painfully 