‘The Sliver’ might appear convoluted and dark at first, and to be fair, it’s exactly how it develops. There’s a purpose behind it: delving into the challenging theme of depression and the hardship around it, the record is a gritty, raw offering that seeks to match the sonic picture with its lyrical outlook. The result is highly successful, with Chicago-based Che Arthur penning a fantastic leftfield single that we are confident will resonate with a keen audience out there.
Basking in the obscure lands of post-hardcore and alt-rock, ‘The Sliver’ might feel dense and chaotic at first listen; after all, it’s not a record for everyone. Give it a second though, and you might find glimpses of glorious fierceness and charisma stemming from its flashing guitar riffs and saturated vocals. A surprising listening experience!
Taken from Che Arthur’s upcoming fourth solo album ‘For That Which Now Lies Fallow’, ‘The Sliver’ is a deserving appetizer, making us look forward to a more comprehensive offering. Speaking about the inspiration behind the single, the American artist explains: “It deals with the ways depression can amplify the ways in which the outside world can be very intimidating and threatening, and how there are forces in the world whose specific aim is to destroy what slivers of hope certain people hold”.
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