Simesky+Fritch – Such Imperfection (2022)
Simesky+Fritch are combining every type of retro and modern tone you can think of for their single, ‘Such Imperfection’. A love letter steeped in polished pop that moves effortlessly into new wave with a touch of retro tones, the single brings the best elements of various styles together. Sweet yet sultry, bright yet dark, the single is a wonderful balance of sound that brings the loving emotion of the lyrics to a new high.
As the debut single of this musical collaboration, United Simesky Institutes and Fritch shared the writing and production. Crossing borders, they blur the lines between their sounds and the past and present. The lo-fi edge of the single is tempered by the glistening richness that lies beneath.
‘Such Imperfection’ invites you into the single with a rippling synth tone that reaches out into the depths of the soundscape. The thrum of the bass vibrates in your bones, before the twanging tones send shivers racing down your spine. The melody is a wonderful combination of sounds as the synths bring a sweetness that is darkened by the lower tones. Through all of this, a retro edge weaves its way into the sound, only to be pulled into the modern era by the brighter notes. The glossy polish of pop slides across your senses, leaving a dark sparkle in its wake, for the neon nu-wave guitar to slip over as it rides across the latter parts of the single. The interplay between the organic and electronic lines of the melody enhances the balance of the single.
As you are caught in the movement of the melody as it slides from retro to modern, sweet to dark and everywhere in between, the vocals tap you on the shoulder and pull you into the love letter lyrics. This letter is quite unlike any other you might have heard, both from the lyrics and the rather retro nu-wave delivery. You are hit with the love and affection for someone as the lyrics highlight how beautiful imperfection can be. It is a really interesting single that engages you on a lot of levels. The melody is packed with intriguing movements, while the vocals use an almost pushy performance to deliver their love letter lyrics.
Simesky+Fritch unleash a masterpiece of contrasts through their debut single, ‘Such Imperfection’, as they weave a love letter into a balance of sweet, sultry, dark and bright tones. Each note has been perfectly crafted to bring the polish of pop to the soaring glitter of new wave. Retro yet modern, the vocals weave affection into the beauty of imperfection.
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