Indie
Americana duo Dorsten Release New Music
In their new single “To the River,” Americana duo Dorsten continue to develop their sharp tandem tonal attack with larger-than-life harmonies that could make anyone into a fan of modern roots music. “To the River” has all the cosmetics of a true indie-pop song; a big hook, an easygoing groove, and a pair of players in Dorsten that can give life to just about any hook they get their hands on, but the mechanics of the track have a lot more in common with vintage folk music than they do anything else. There are a lot of layers to peel back in this act’s sound, but no matter how you take their music or which genre you choose to classify it as there’s no getting around the simple fact that they’ve got more talent than most anyone in their southwestern peer group at the moment.
Everything in this song revolves around preserving the authenticity of the harmony, which most indie artists would take issue with right out of the gate. There’s often no room in the mix for eliminating the artificialities that come with propping up skyscraper-sized hooks when making conventional pop music, but that’s where Dorsten’s folk ethic comes into play. They’re going out of their way to make sure there’s a little bit of a swing to their shared vocal delivery, and within the substance of the harmony itself, we find a lot of unrefined, humble tonality that lets us know we’re listening to something real and tangible. It’s not a bastion of the revivalist movement, but rather a more virginal era of the Americana genre they’re drawing inspiration from here.
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Even with its subtle bassline being factored into the equation, the groove in this track is heavy enough to get us moving to the beat steadily from the get-go. I’m not one hundred percent certain, but if I were to make an educated guess, I’d say that Dorsten wanted to make a point of demonstrating how little they need to depend on external resources when crafting something original in the studio with “To the River.” The irony comes in the form of the lyrical content, which alludes to pop culture in the bluntest of fashions, amidst a backdrop that is born of something removed from cosmopolitan artistry altogether.
The underground is always producing new talent, no matter what genre of music we’re discussing, but when it comes to folk and its many factions, its latest export in Dorsten proves that the state isn’t losing its touch by any means. This has been an intriguing time for Americana, and specifically for folk-pop crossover artists, but in “To the River,” I think we can hear shades of a newly evolved sound coming from these two that will be more than worth following up with in the future. They’ve still got time to keep growing, but as of this moment, this brother and sister act is among my top indie folk bands to watch as we get closer to 2024.
Bradley McClure
Artist Spotlight
ELITIN creates a whisper of hope that grows into a powerful call to rise in “Listen to the Whisper”
ELITIN starts a new creative phase with their new single “Listen to the Whisper.” The track is a big rock/alternative song that sounds more like an awakening than a song. The two artists stay true to their indie roots by making a sound that mixes deep thought with drama from the big screen.
At its heart, “Listen to the Whisper” is a powerful allegory, a butterfly gently urging a chrysalis to accept its transformation. It is a strong sign of growth, bravery, and the beauty of change. ELITIN doesn’t try to make its point clear, instead, it lets it happen slowly, which makes people think about how they can change things in their own lives.
The synth arrangement on the track is very nice and fits well with the rich instrumental piece. The layers look well-planned and large, which makes the world feel both personal and grand. The track’s emotional arc is built by every part of it, from the clear chord progression to the subtle melodic accent. The line “Listen to the whisper” is both a call to action and a soft reminder that you are not alone. It stays with you long after the last note has faded away.
This release is especially interesting because ELITIN wants to make music that sounds full and emotionally clear. Their careful way of making things doesn’t hide the message, it makes it stronger. Every change in tone and texture was carefully considered to highlight the story’s main shift.
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Adam + Attack by Fire paints a bright song about the moment before letting go on “My Poetic Death”
Adam + Attack by Fire’s latest release, “My Poetic Death,” is a bright, guitar-driven indie rock track that captures the seductive pull of love before it becomes real. Adam Tarsitano, a singer-songwriter, leads the indie/folk-rock project, which always finds a way to combine openness and vibrancy in a way that is both beautiful and interesting.
“My Poetic Death” is bright and full of emotion from the first chords. The guitars convey a hopeful urgency that stands in stark contrast to the quiet, internal awareness just beneath the surface. The song’s emotional weight comes from the painful ache that comes just before you fully accept what your heart already knows. The combination of brightness and resignation makes the listening experience both exciting and deeply personal.
Adam + Attack by Fire are known for mixing powerful lyrics with a wide range of musical styles. “My Poetic Death” is very flexible, its early folk-inspired works have a warm Americana feel, and its later releases include glam-rock elements. “My Poetic Death” boldly embraces indie rock while keeping the story depth and high production quality that fans expect.
The most interesting thing about the track is how human it sounds. It doesn’t make emotions stronger for effect, it accepts them. The song captures the moment when someone changes how you feel, making everything seem both bright and unclear at once. It makes you think, yet it’s also light, keeping you interested without losing depth. In “My Poetic Death,” Adam + Attack by Fire show once again that they can turn deep emotional experiences into powerful, guitar-driven anthems that stick with you long after the last note ends.
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