There’s a strong sense of artistic research in Dave Belding’s work: championing a spacious and ethereal brand of post-rock, the New York talent shares his latest effort, ‘Purge And Fluorish’. In it, the listener will encounter haunting, dark and complex sonic matter, soft yet fuzzy guitar-powered escapism, perfectly wrapping Dave’s vocals, here drenched in a large reverb. If the goal was to confuse us, kidnap our attention and cause a deep-seated emotional reaction, then missing accomplished! ‘Purge And Fluorish’ is a cryptic yet rewarding journey into Belding’s nuanced artistry, a fierce jump into the unknown.
Emerging from Long Island, Dave Belding boasts strong musicianship, a quality that allows him to perform most of the instruments on the record. Perhaps this kaleidoscopic view on music also aids his compositional process, causing a scattered flow of references and sonic elements to be layered together, building a unique and original outlook.
As the New York resident himself explains, “this song is a bit more chill and melodic than my previous releases. A blend of post-rock and shoegaze if I had to guess”. This works perfectly with the emotional and heartfelt lyrical theme, giving the song a rather introspective character. “It’s about self-reflection, and finding the strength to continue changing one’s character. I’ve made mistakes in life I can’t take back. I learned all my lessons the hard way because I’m stubborn. It’s about realizing I’m in a better place now, but I’m not sure if I strayed off the right path” – Belding concludes.
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