Girl As Wave takes us on a dark dance journey with "Blind Spot"
A dark, distorted intro creeps into the ears as "Blind Spot" by Girl As Wave begins its audacious journey. A song that undoubtedly falls into the categories of dark wave, synth pop and dark pop unleashes an energy that is both stirring and melancholic. Behind the name Girl As Wave is the American duo Marci Elizabeth and Jimmy Deer, whose creativity blurs the boundaries of these genres. The song is taken from the EP 'Time Is Never Shy'.
The female vocals woven over the cool and industrial electronic sound tapestry are inevitably reminiscent of greats like 'Ladytron' and 'Chromatics'. This connection between the delicate but powerful voice and the gloomy electronics gives 'Blind Spot' a fascinating intensity. The beginnings of the song might seem a little overwhelming at first listen, as a plethora of elements are present here simultaneously. But with patience, the song gradually reveals its secrets.
One possible point of improvement that enters into the critique lies in the balance of the soundscape. The song could benefit from a pinch less 70s space age surface sounds and instead integrate a bit more crispness and precision. But let's not discount that this is at a remarkably high level of analysis.
"Blind Spot" is undoubtedly a track that captures the dark beauty of electronic music and combines it with danceability. The complexity and deliberately crafted atmosphere make it clear that Girl As Wave is making a striking statement with this track. For lovers of dark wave and synth pop, this song is definitely worth a closer look – or rather, a closer listen.
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