Scottish-Portuguese indie-folk duo Forgotten Garden bring you music that sucks your heart out of your body and gently sends it down a stream with a warm farewell note attached to keep you company on its journey. They are back again with their latest single, “Overlord.” This song delves into the timeless issues of money, power, and greed, yet remains highly pertinent today.
“Overlord” draws listeners into Forgotten Garden’s distinctive sound, a brooding, gorgeously layered one. The band makes music without artificial intelligence, and you can hear the real emotions and accomplished instrument playing throughout the song. That level of realness is rare in the current musical landscape and leaves a lasting impact.
Part of the production of “Overlord” serves as a nice add without precluding its message. The way the band intertwines melancholy with beautiful melodies creates a mood that is both sobering and pensive. It’s music that clings, music that follows you around long after it has stopped playing, and trains listeners to dwell on the push-pull of ambition versus morality.
“Overlord” isn’t just another song, it’s a mighty statement. Forgotten Garden is adept at converting abstract social topics into accessible art. As they wrestle with the ills of privilege in their most intimate manner yet, the band reinforces its standing as one of indie music’s most thrilling forces.