MONSTERS DUE “Real”

The debut release of MONSTERS DUE feels like love at first sight. The sonics, the poetic intertwine of synthwave and electric guitar riff, instantly stir your heart and soul. “Real” is irresistibly appealing. MONSTERS DUE’s sensitivity bleeds through the song, bringing a fresh dose of youth with naked vulnerability into your ears. Drawing from post-punk aesthetics, the track bond to the code of not anger or energy but mood and expression.

Cryptic lyricism seems both like a self expression or addressing the disaffected desires. The track takes a dive, exploring mentality, self, isolation, loneliness and longing for genuine connection. The obscurity of MONSTERS DUE’s lyrics mends romanticism and wit. It doesn’t give in to explicitness, but highly relatable. Like a mirror that reflects your most vulnerable self and thoughts. It’s an experiment on its own.

There’s a lot of stop and motion in the rhythm section, while the opening riff and synth mend themselves into a recurring melodic impression of the song, a haunting undertone almost. MONSTERS DUE’s treatment of percussion, on the other hand, induces vivid imageries, though most of them hard to describe.

As if on the move, in a car, there’s that escape and urgency of a rumbling bone that the drums add into the music. An old-fashioned swinging rhythm snaps its fingers and sneaks in during the verses, then there’s the double-time spiral, a speed-up that intensifies the mood in an instant. There’s a lot of different stages of feelings that “Real” tackles.

One thing that’s really surprising to see is how MONSTERS DUE manages to cross into a very refreshing pop sensation with an almost exclusive rock vocabulary. A touch of destiny — It seems to be a natural chemistry that has occurred between the sonics, voices, and melodies. The catchiness, the energy, and the youthful appeal work so well together bringing a multi-faceted sonic experience.