There’s something unique about Carnival Mind. A somewhat cryptic and puzzling project, about them we know that they are active in Sydney, Australia, and that they believe in the raw, unfiltered potential of a song. In fact, they refuse any kind of convoluted arrangement, instead relying on a smooth acoustic guitar and their trustworthy charming vocals. They even have a statement about it: “There is no production to hide behind – If you’re enjoying Carnival Mind then it’s purely because the song resonated with you on a deeper, personal level”.
We’ll be honest, it is a refreshing take on popular music. In an over-complexed industry, where skilled production can mask anything, it is sometimes good to come back to the simple things. It gives you a totally different perspective. Pure storytelling and melodies, as if it was a different era. Perhaps that’s exactly Carnival Mind’s best quality: to take us back to what really matters, leaving ornaments behind.
‘5am’ is the Aussie talents’ latest effort. Sharing a certain Country-Blues character, the song is a mesmerising gem that will take the listeners on a journey into a fictional town, recalling the willingness to start anew and break free. Sort of a nostalgic song, we particularly love the occasional guitar solos, very melodious and really uplifting the track.
Well done, Carnival Mind. We look forward to observing the project bloom even further.
Recommended! Discover ‘5am’ on Spotify:
