olderbrother and the progressive emotional dynamism of "Cellophane"

 

"I'm drowning in oceans of cellophane / I need to come up for air..."

The progressive alt rock maneuvers of "Cellophane" by olderbrother, the latest project from Jamie McArdle and Grant Gulla, are as dreamy as they are surprising. As a cool vocal aesthetic, not afraid to step into pop indie lights casting out angsty poetry, guitar line snake around while double time keys feel more loungy. This combination of indie rock and progressive even light jazz rock dips made me think of 70's blendo artists like Steely Dan and current artists like Pond and  Tame Impala.  

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“Cellophane” touches on the recognition that years have passed without significant change. An impatient soul wanting immediate gratitude from countless efforts, left to flee the city for a slower day to day. The chorus opens with “Where did I go, how did I get here?”, implying that it’s easy to fall in to a coma of sorts, repeating actions to survive in modern society. “Cellophane” is olderbrother’s first release of ‘22.

-Robb Donker Curtius

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olderbrother is the latest project from Jamie McArdle and Grant Gulla. Their work combines each one’s individual accomplishments as audio engineer and creative director— as they find common ground in an enduring friendship and the music they make. Their music channels a sound and message that is the unique product of a dynamic, decade-long collaboration.

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