Immersive descent into distorted soundscapes, hypnotic grooves, and eerie atmospheres with BackLeft and his new EP, People with Faces. Across the EP, BackLeft crafts a cinematic sonic journey, filled with pounding basslines, glitchy textures, and intricate sound design that draws listeners deeper into his world. Each track feels like another step through the shadows, creating an experience that is both unsettling and mesmerizing from beginning to end. that blur the line between reality and illusion.
“This release is comprised of music made during/after a very difficult period post-relocation to a new city. People With Faces alludes to a disconnected affect I experienced in the past 8 months where I was surrounded by people, none of which were familiar. I myself felt faceless as I plummeted into a period of depersonalization where I didn’t feel as though I knew myself, my goals, my meaning or my place in the lives of others.”
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Things Aren’t Meant to Make Sense with People With Faces
Warp yourself into the vast, ominous soundscapes BackLeft unveils as the eerie darkness of “Imposter” begins to unfold. As the mysterious synths and warped textures creep through the background, you find yourself descending deeper into the underground. Suddenly, a pulse of distortion crashes through, bending reality with chromatic synth lines and pounding bass that rattles your senses. The electricity of the track surges through your body as you continue navigating the shadows, only to be met once again by another crushing wave of heaviness from BackLeft, one that distorts your perception while welcoming you further into his world.
Then comes the moment to confront the “Reflections” surrounding you. Through repetitive plucks and bouncing rhythms, BackLeft pulls listeners into an extraterrestrial groove that feels both hypnotic and introspective. The track becomes a journey of self-reflection, carried by glitchy synths and organic squelches that guide the listener deeper into its sonic atmosphere. As the track progresses toward its climax, BackLeft showcases an exceptional command of sound design, layering complex yet mesmerizing textures that continuously pull the audience through motion and space.
Enjoying the chaos that comes with life
As the EP enters its second half, “Savage” offers a refreshing moment to breathe and fully appreciate the textures placed before you. Through steady grooves and immersive bursts of distortion, BackLeft carefully balances tension and release, creating a meditative pause before leading listeners toward the EP’s finale.
Closing the project is the title track, “People with Faces,” which immediately bursts open with swagger and attitude, inviting listeners to nod along from the very first moments. As the track unfolds, BackLeft once again guides the audience through another immersive sonic journey, eventually plunging them into a mind-melting warp bass that intensifies with every passing moment. The result is a masterful finale that perfectly concludes the EP, sending listeners back into a reality that suddenly feels unfamiliar and distorted. The closing track leaves a lingering sense of satisfaction, giving audiences space to process both the EP’s journey and the chaos of everyday life.
“The artwork depicts the emptiness I felt walking through crowded streets and cluttered stores where nothing made sense. The art and the music on this release are raw, chaotic, confusing and overwhelming to represent the mental state of the last 8 months. I’m feeling better now! I’ve recognize myself again and appreciate the presence of those around me, so it’s time to part with this one.”
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