zac, the vampire gets intimate, authentic, enraged and despondent about toxic relationships in his debut single release, “additive,” released this Feb 14.
Influenced by a diverse range of artists spanning, zac brings grunge, nu-metal, shoegaze, and emo trap in his effortlessly aesthetic melodies.
With Tony Lai behind his production and mixing, “additive” opens with dreamy, glimmering riffs that set a soothing yet ominous mood. Glitchy beats add to the atmospheric backdrop as zac’s husky vocals enter, singing softly with desolation. As the song progresses, distortion grinds in, injecting that angst and intensity.
The bridge introduces an ethereal and feverish dream-like quality to the song, juxtaposing the raw emotion with delicate and angelic textures. This dynamic interplay between distortion, hard-hitting beats, and ethereal softness mirrors how toxic relationships leave us angry and frustrated yet vulnerable and despondent.
Lyrically, “additive” delves into the destructive nature of toxic relationships. The line, “You’re not medicine for my soul / Last night you lost control” vividly depicts abuse and conveys a sense of frustration and disillusionment. The chorus, “You’re an additive, you’re impeditive,” captures the cyclical nature of toxicity and the struggle to break free.
zac, the vampire’s journey as an artist is marked by notable performances, from sharing the stage with seasoned musicians at Temple of Art and Music in central London to participating in festivals across Romania. With “additive,” he establishes himself as a promising new voice in the alternative music scene.
Come witness the beginning of a new artist in the making with his latest single, “additive.”
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Review By: Naomi Joan