Rather than leaning into gothic tropes of despair and mortality, Please, Wake Up channels a different kind of darkness. It is the kind of gloominess that is rooted in yearning and the quiet embrace of vulnerability. DECEITS, the Los Angeles post punk band, continue to refine their vision of romance through moodiness and atmosphere.
The track opens with a bassline that throbs vigorously, steady yet insistent. Guitars shimmer and dissolve into reverb, while synths and keys weave a beautiful haze around the rhythm. At the center, the vocals carry a lot of emotion, binding the track together as a whole.
DECEITS have proven that their ascent in the darkwave scene rests firmly on masterful songwriting and a rare gift for channeling emotion.
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Deceits
Cover artwork by Bruxa of Heskeblad and Silver & Steel Artworks
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