There's a particular kind of music that lingers, seeps into your skin, and quietly becomes present. A new song from NAMUT & JULYX called "Silent Confessions" falls into that section. Recorded and produced in Cyprus, this perfect slice of darkly intimate Alt Pop is as much a vibe as a tune.
The pair comes together to create a world that lands somewhere perfectly between the shadowy trip-hop of Massive Attack and Sevdaliza's hypnotic minimalism, but remains wholly their own. The track's downtempo pacing catches you and enters its own orbit, keeping your attention with ease rather than force. Every texture sounds intentional, every beat knowingly placed, but the end result is casual.
"Silent Confessions" beckons you closer, in return for your willingness to sit silently. Coupled with the muted post-millennial sonics, the subdued delivery gives one the impression of an overheard secret, and this is what confessions sound like when shared in a silent world. "Silent Confessions" is about resonance. With a simple but emotionally fecund soundscape, this track is something you listen to and feel.