The London-based artist shares two new dynamic tracks
Genre-hopping is a regular occurrence for crimson//chaos., whose eclectic sounds range from ambient, to post-punk and trap. Culminating in a unique style, the British artist has a versatile presence and a perpetual edge to his music. As he explores a more electronic-induced trajectory in latest release Gold / Hopeless, the 18-year old crafts a soundscape that feels timeless and evocative.
Despite “Gold”’s compact three-minute time-span, his unflinching delivery launches the project’s unrelenting pace. Almost jarring, the influence of power electronics resonates heavily with its listener–static feedback and distorted synths, a fitting companion to ominous howls. Its music video compliments this, bringing a sense of vividness to the industrial track. Almost analog-like, it features fractured monochromatic imagery: close-ups of crimson//chaos.’s screams, and incessant numeric data overriding the imagery at times. Manipulating both noise and visuals, the single has a sense of performance to it. As screams lapse into cleaner vocals, calls to “ensanguine the skies” add to this theatrical element. Commanding the track and the listener, it’s eerie climate is equally unsettling as it is enticing.
“Hopeless” proceeds, diverging sonically and taking on more DnB influences. Featuring longtime friend and collaborator 222ily, the track echoes discourse prevalent in “Gold.” Themes can be seen relating to incompleteness: having previously sung “Why will I never be gold,” following vocals question “Is the spite expired I can’t tell.” Though it’s resolution is more uplifting (“All we need is friendship to fix and fill the hole”), conflictual imagery runs throughout the project. High in energy despite its darker ambiance, Gold / Hopeless reflects crimson//chaos.’s dynamic production and storytelling abilities. Stream the release below.