Belgian independent artist AzeriahVII makes a striking debut with the single “I’m Obsessed With You,” a moody darkwave and post-punk track built around bass and vocals. Featuring guitar from Nico Dovan, the restrained production favors sustained tension over a conventional hook or dramatic release.

A brisk bass-laden pulse combines with snappy, sporadic percussion in crafting a stylish intrigue from the get-go. Debonair delivery enters seamlessly alongside, touting a title-bearing admission of obsession, fantasizing about satisfaction as trickling electric guitars add to the riveting late-night soundscape. The rumbling bass and free-flowing guitars enamor alongside the enveloping phrasing, spanning from murky nonchalance to whispered chills. The caressing vocal tone delights throughout in its hypnotic demeanor, while the steady bass presence becomes cohesively complemented by a range of dynamic guitar elements.

The final minute is particularly striking in its assembling of vibey layers, with twanging guitars pairing with adoring “love the touch of you” lines as the sturdy rhythm section continues. The contrast between excitable rhythms and laid-back presence is striking throughout, finalized by a final whispered “I’m obsessed with you” allure and soaring guitar element. Full of nocturnal yearning in its atmospheric soundscape and melodic drive, “I’m Obsessed With You” is a captivating showcase in songwriting and production from AzeriahVII.

—

We discovered this release via MusoSoup.

The post AzeriahVII – “I’m Obsessed With You” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog.