Nick Russell Under the moniker 6:17, pulls you into the depths of raw emotion with the release of “Bleed,” the gripping lead single from the forthcoming concept EP “Bleeding Through.”
A genre-bending odyssey, “Bleeding Through” explores the fragile complexities of the human psyche, weaving through acoustic, industrial, electronic, and IDM influences. At its core, a character unravels the very fabric of their existence, questioning life, succumbing to darkness, and clawing their way back toward self-reconciliation.
Enter “Bleed,” a track that doesn’t just describe depression. It embodies it. Laced with a chaotic fusion of industrial grit and eerie sonic textures, the song swells with a looming presence, much like the mental weight it sonically represents. Through layered samples and pulsating production, 6:17 captures the paradox of embracing pain to escape it, a chilling yet strangely liberating realization.
Complementing the release is a haunting b-side, a cover of Alev Lenz’s “Splendid Soldiers,” featuring the intense drumming of George Garnett (Bedsit). The reinterpretation amplifies the emotional resonance of the single, solidifying “Bleed” as a profoundly immersive experience rather than just a song.
With “Bleed,” 6:17 proves that music is felt. This release sets the stage for an EP that promises to be as unflinching as it is transformative.