PREMIERE: UNDERWATERSUN “TEARS FOR SOUVENIRS”
Lo-fi crackles and frizzles take you to a different time and space; traveling through the low-resolution old footage, “Tears for Souvenirs” is a letter of hope to the teenage self. Like a cloud hug on a summer afternoon, Underwatersun created a warm, reminiscent feel.
The song starts with an intentionally out-of-tune effect. Like the way wind slightly distorts scenery, everything becomes surreal in the distance. This unique soundscape immediately grasps your attention. Underwatersun’s light vocal floats alongside the mellow guitar strums.
Suddenly you begin to remember: the smell of summer breeze; the insecurity of a younger self. The ethereal, harmonious chorus brings you closer to the vague. Like a dream, you don’t want to wake up from, “Tears for Souvenirs” has something beautiful and pure in its sweet, velvety texture. It brings a smile to your face, even you know that nothing is perfect.
Located in the UK, Underwatersun is the sole DIY dream-pop project of emerging singer-songwriter and producer Harry Aiden Sampson. Inspired by Rex Orange County and Dayglow, the artist is bringing perspective to the scene.
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