On August 23rd, Plantoid, the psych-rock-jazz quartet, unveils their latest creation, “Dog’s Life,” delving into the emotional complexity of the lead singer Chloë’s relationship with her dog Poppy, capturing her canine companion’s unpredictable and ever-shifting temperament told through unnerving vocal lines lulling against a suspensefully outworldly storm of rock-n-roll.
Chloë Spence’s soulful and alienish vocals serve as a captivating focal point throughout the song. Her delivery is both alien and soulful, accentuating the eerie undertones of the song. As she navigates the shifts of the high lull, her voice becomes an instrument. Her evocative delivery accentuates the eerie undertones of the track, contributing to its overall enigmatic atmosphere.
The band bathes in versatile waters as they blend psych-rock, jazz, and elements of various decades’ musical stylings with the rock injected into the soundtrack. This “Dog’s Life” gets us grooved in belligerent fields through time and space, drawing from influences from ’60s psychedelia, ’70s prog, and ’80s post-rock.
The music itself is a masterclass in evoking mood and atmosphere. The staccato guitar line, driven and forceful, creates an urgent pulse. Meanwhile, the elastic bass executed by Bernardo Larisch grinds the dynamic drumming by Louis Bradshaw, which sparks the instrumental with spasms. Together, the four-piece creates a sonic tapestry that feels rhythmic and otherworldly.
Comprising Chloë Spence as the lead singer and guitarist, Thomas Coyne on guitar, Bernardo Larisch on bass, and Louis Bradshaw on drums, Plantoid weaves a spellbinding musical narrative.
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Review By: Naomi Joan