Redundancer and Bella return with new single "Bottleneck" in a whirlwind of contagious pop sensibilities, indie flair, alongside polished electronic production to keep them rolling. At its peak, it thrives with an unbeatable feel-good energy, led by Bella's captivating and light-as-air vocals that float effortlessly through the melody. But lurking beneath the glittering textures is a touching, emotive story about alcohol addiction, which makes "Bottleneck" all the more poetic.
"Bottleneck" is an instant dance anthem, buoyant and heaving alongside Bella's spinning, poetic yet visceral lines. The contrast is jarring. The music feels like a party, but the lyrics prompt you to reflect on life, its difficulties, and the importance of openness. It is this contrast that makes the song unique, which should reward paying heed with insight.
The group also exhibits a genre-fluidity in their approach to music, marrying pop accessibility, indie culture sincerity, and electronic edginess. That's no mean feat, but when you listen to the record, it doesn't sound as pasted-together as that ought to, it feels like all these disparate styles have been reduced down into one authentic sound. Redundancer takes this as an opportunity to experiment and explore, transitioning from rock and punk to German Partyschlager, EDM, and Techno seemingly with ease. Channeling these influences, "Bottleneck" finds them moving into new territory while maintaining a strong sense of familiarity.
Bella's vocals, however, are one of the best aspects of the piece, conveying the complex emotions rooted in the lyrics with an almost gentle touch, particularly when compared to the heavy bass beat. The track does not run from darkness, but instead embraces it and creates something musically uplifting out of sorrow and reflection.
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