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Tom Vs Tom – Symphony of Ruckus (2020)

Taking inspiration from Wes Anderson’s film ‘Bottle Rocket’, Tom Vs Tom launches you into an energetic and upbeat vibe with ‘Symphony of Ruckus’. The single offers a beat you can dance to while filling you with a sense of comfortable familiarity. Weaving a sonic web with his mixture of cinematic and psychedelic influences, he traps you in a lovable flow of alternative pop.

Tomas Cesar II Somera is the multi-instrumentalist behind the sound and recorded the single in his bedroom. While he has been a part of the Sydney underground scene for a long time, he only recently unleashed his solo work for the world to hear. Each single since his debut EP has pushed the boundaries and this one is no exception.



‘Symphony of Ruckus’ draws you in with a warping opening that warbles into melodic goodness. The melody has a futuristic vibe to it while flowing with something very laid back. The vibrating notes in the low levels of the song is an interesting base for the vocals. The twirling of the main melody gives way to a more pulsing beat for the chorus. There is a great energy in the melody that gets you moving and makes you want to have a good time. Through each note, you are filled with an upbeat vibe.

Over the upbeat melody is Somera’s vocals. His voice continues the twirling of the melody while offers you a cotton soft bubble to rest against. Through his vocals, he lifts you up and has you grooving to the flow of the melody. Combined with the melody, there is something familiar resting within his performance, but this is outshone by the unique flow of his music.

Tom Vs Tom has you flying to his energetic and upbeat vibes in the loveable flow of ‘Symphony of Ruckus’. The track has an interesting melody that bolsters you while the vocals create a soft bubble to relax on. The combination of different musical elements has you flying to the danceable vibe of the track.

Find out more about Tom Vs Tom on his Instagram and Spotify.