We were writing about Joel Rivendell only last week, sharing one of his latest efforts, ‘Stream’. Keen on the track, we proudly declared it as “one of Joel’s latest efforts, a soul-laced pop gem built on friendly and evocative tones. While the sonic material is relatively low-key, Rivendell’s vocals guide us through his convoluted lyricism.” Now, we return to the topic, having been sent another single by Rivendell himself. There’s a catch though: it resembles nothing like its predecessor, instead, it’s almost the opposite.
Titled ‘Touch’, the piece focuses on EDM and experimental electronica, an almost totally instrumental track. The only voice-generated element is a short spoken word burst, repeating ‘touch’ in hypnotising fashion. Quite leftfield, the sonic references are quirky, fast-paced electronica, often balanced over techno and trance tones. More ethereal textures are not missing either, making the record a truly kaleidoscopic single.
Described as a ‘club dance track’ by Joel, ‘Touch’ seeks to focus on “the importance of human connection and the healing power of touch. It’s high-energy, short, sharp and sweet”.
Recommended! Discover ‘Touch’ on Spotify:
