Made of Sand's new single, "Scream at the Moon," is more like an emotional release than a regular song. The song is a mix of downtempo, synth-pop, and trip-hop, and it shows the band at their most striking, creating a soundscape that is both big and very personal.
"Scream at the Moon" puts the listener in a deep, personal mood right away with resonant synthesizers that flow through the piece like lights in a faraway city. Eerie guitar melodies give the music a physical, almost real quality, and the production is very well planned, so that each part has enough space to resonate and build tension without feeling crowded. It is music that you should feel as much as you hear.
Aaron Fross's beautiful voice has a controlled intensity that makes it feel emotionally heavy, delivering honest, open sounds that take the listener through a world of flooding, thinking, and freedom. The song doesn't make despair sound fun, instead, it accepts being weak and turns it into an empowering experience.
People who can't talk about their feelings anymore and want to scream should listen to "Scream at the Moon." It understands the pressures of modern life without giving empty promises. Instead, it gives you a chance to let go, breathe, or speak up if you need to. It is comforting that it is not clear, and it is strong that it is not too strong.
This release proves that Made of Sand is still good at combining mood, melody, and meaning into a single experience that draws you in. "Scream at the Moon" doesn't just want attention, it needs it. The sound stays with you long after the last note fades, like an echo in the night sky.