Torres, the brainchild of Mackenzie Scott, unveils her latest musical endeavour, “I Got The Fear.” This compelling single serves as a precursor to her forthcoming album, ‘What an Enormous Room,’ set to drop in January 2024. Accompanied by a surreal video directed by Dani Okon, the song invites listeners on a journey, encapsulating the collective unease of our times.
Scott‘s poignant reflections on the song’s theme resonate deeply in the current global landscape. She articulates,
“A collective dread has been mounting. Everyone I know is having a brawl with the universe, with themselves… wars, climate catastrophe, a pandemic, the worldwide regression on human rights, the political hellscape — it affects everybody, and I know we’re all feeling it in waves of varying degrees all the time.”
In response to these daunting challenges, “I Got the Fear” emerges as a powerful commentary on the tumultuous state of our world. Torres skillfully weaves blown-out electronic beats with delicate acoustic guitar, constructing an auditory landscape that reverberates with a profound sense of yearning. Juxtaposed against these pre-programmed drums and electronic noises, Scott‘s vocals create a haunting and unsettling sonic experience. While the song strives for an upbeat demeanour, it subtly carries an undercurrent of disquiet, mirroring the paradoxical nature of our times.
The accompanying video, a collaborative effort between Scott and Dani Okon, further enriches the overall experience. At times surreal and trippy, the visuals complement the song’s thematic depth, creating a mesmerizing narrative. Okon, who also directed the video for the previous single “Collect,” proves to be a visual maestro, seamlessly translating Scott‘s sonic vision into a compelling and immersive audio-visual experience.
As we eagerly await the release of ‘What an Enormous Room,’ Torres continues to carve her space, inviting listeners to traverse the complex landscapes of human emotion and introspection. “I Got the Fear” represents a cathartic unburdening of the collective anxieties that define our contemporary existence.
‘What An Enormous Room‘ is out 1/26 via Merge.
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