The Scottish–Catalan artist Max de Sales whose name is When Bored has just dropped his latest single, ‘Blue Tinted Glass’, and it is completely engrossing. Max’s talents as a multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Glasgow are fully displayed on this song which artfully combines dark atmospheres with an electric energy.
Starting right at the beginning, “Blue Tinted Glass” catches our attention with its creepy synths and drum patterns that are too accurate to be real. The production quality is high creating a polished sound that screams professionalism. Max draws from his influences of post-punk, shoegaze and electronica making this track feel familiar yet refreshingly different.
Max spoke about what inspired him to write “Blue Tinted Glass.” He mentioned that the song told stories drawn from diverse experiences and memories. Every little detail illustrates something; from reflecting on past relationships to vivid recollections of a school trip to Plymouth. A major theme throughout the piece involves blue stained glass at Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona that weaves various thoughts and emotions together.
“Blue Tinted Glass”, by When Bored, stands as a testament to his talent and creative vision in an industry where he continues to carve out a place for himself. This single will not fall short of keeping people thinking because aside from the haunting atmosphere that it possesses, it also has an infectious energy that will capture anyone who listens to it however far they may be. Be on the lookout for more releases from When Bored as he keeps stretching boundaries and challenging expectations in the world of electronic music.
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