BLOKE – Money Says (2024)
Noise-rock collective BLOKE’s latest single ‘Money Says’ emerges as a provocative, sonically intricate commentary on the invisible strings of capitalism that subtly manipulate our daily interactions. Following their 2023 single ‘Chewed Up’, the London and Berlin-based group continue to challenge musical conventions with their distinctive experimental approach.
Led by Jakob Buraczewski, the track is a clever deconstruction of societal power dynamics, employing a playful “Simon Says” linguistic framework to unpack how monetary systems condition human behaviour. The song’s landscape is as intellectually compelling as its lyrical content, featuring a persistent feedback tone and strategic guitar strums that punctuate the social critique.
The accompanying music video elevates the track’s conceptual depth, transforming mundane scenes into abstract visual poetry. Through kaleidoscopic imagery and symbolic metaphors, the video becomes more than a mere accompaniment—it’s a visual extension of the song’s thematic exploration, blurring boundaries between reality and artistic interpretation.
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Buraczewski’s multicultural background – spanning Germany and London’s underground music scenes – is palpable in the track’s genre-defying sound. Drawing from garage punk, Krautrock, and psychedelic traditions, BLOKE crafts a unique sonic identity that feels both familiar and startlingly original.
As a preview of their upcoming debut EP Living Without Expectations, ‘Money Says’ promises an exciting trajectory for a band unafraid to challenge both musical and societal norms, setting a high bar for innovative, conceptually rich rock music.
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