I Shiver - “GLOOM”
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Berlin-based singer-songwriter I Shiver has just released the cozy, pop-folksy sounds of “GLOOM.”
We typically feature every new tune that I Shiver sends our way, and once you press play open “GLOOM,” you will understand why. The song begins immediately with the vocal performance, saturated in some sort of vocoder that instantly fills the gaps of the soundscape. The production is simultaneously intimate and ethereal, welcoming listeners into the emotional world of this rising talent.
The sound quickly parts to reveal a heartfelt vocal and guitar, piecing together the remnants of the first verse. The lyrics check off all of our boxes for the melancholic, veering steadily into the fears of losing a loved one. The digitally enhanced arrangement is warmly reminiscent of work from Novo Amor and Hazlett, ensuring that I Shiver collects some new fans as the track progresses.
Over its duration, “GLOOM” rises and falls, procuring a full-band production on the refrain in order to add to its overall sonic impact. And while it remains spectacularly folk at its core, the use of modern pop production pretty much guarantees placement in all of your favorite playlists, particularly if you vibe with tunes of a more somber nature.