‘Over My Head’ is our first interaction with Swiss indie duo Melting Reeds and it’s safe to say that we’re already a firm fan. This track sits somewhere between emotional restraint and burning catharsis as the pair navigate themes of grief and human fragility. These musicians’ straight-forward approach further amplifies every emotional nuance; evoking the aftermath of a rupture; the quiet unravelling that follows after a loss.
From the spiking psych-rock guitars to flushed lo-fi textures to flowing indie-pop melodies to the scintillating synths, ‘Over My Head’ walks the line between composure and collapse. It’s grounded by a gently pulsing percussion, which helps to draw listeners into the rumbling, swirling and quietly chaos. Those powerful vocals are determined throughout, but they don’t overreach or try to force a feeling, it’s pure authenticity. The organically warm production brings out the underlying calm tension that hints towards a sense of clarity emerging through the haze of grief.
For this release, Melting Reeds have honed their songwriting around the idea of contrast; a duality that mirrors the messy nature of the human condition. Even without the lyrics, that emotional refraction would be perfectly understood due to Lausanne duo’s sonic precision.
You can also find ‘Over My Head’ in our Outsiders Club playlist.
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