Matt Fasullo - “Namecaller”
Photo by Aloha Burn
From Toronto, Matt Fasullo has just released the immersive folktronica track, “Namecaller.” This song has the vibes and textural experimentation reminiscent of later Bon Iver. A moody, chilled, and sad atmosphere is hypnotically created through the graceful blending of different genres. Touches of folk, indie rock, electronica, and avant-garde are all detectable in this modern masterpiece.
The track opens to the slow, meandering notes of electric guitar, fostering a mellow and intimate atmosphere. As the track progresses, these tones are replaced by weaving synth tones. The shifting textures are also present in the percussion with both acoustic and electronic kits helping to enhance the rhythmic mood of the track.
Distorted electric guitar also delicately embraces the composition in places, creating a raw undercurrent of melancholy. The layers meditatively unfold, building a sense of tension, which is gloriously released at the indie rock-tinged crescendo. Driving electric guitar howls vividly over the composition as the drums pulse rhythmically.
The reflective vocal of Fasullo remains gentle and intimate throughout the track. He gracefully brings a soulful sense of expression and melancholy to the lyrics. The haunting backing vocal layers are exquisitely trippy and experimental, thanks to the generous use of effects.
On the track Fasullo adds: “Namecaller delves into the introspective realm of my past relationships and friendships, where I acknowledge my own faults. Inspired to craft a piece that evolves from melancholic beginnings to a climactic, explosive end, the track embodies a journey of reflection and realization.”
“Namecaller” by Matt Fasullo is a truly special track that is boldly atmospheric and confidently full of musical exploration.