Stepping out of comfort zones is just as important in being an avid music listener, than in any other case; simply because you never know what good things may come out of it. Today’s example is 10 O’Clock Chemical, a British grit-pop formation from Stoke-on-Trent.
Their single “Babylon Is Fallen” is an ambitious debut – merging genres into a song that could attract new ears to a certain style is where the secret lies. The alt-pop vocals and melodies meet with electronic dance elements, creating a one of a kind sound. There is also this darker undertone to the track that would make it a perfect fit for an indie movie scene, and this edge also resonates well with the meaning behind the lyrics as well.
“’Babylon Is Fallen’ is about the unveiling of illusion and the birth of skepticism, especially in the current climate we coined the term ‘fake news.’ It’s a cry for liberty in the midst of our activities being increasingly surveyed, our speech policed and a call to revolt against the mundane order I believe has been put there by a much higher, darker source of power.”
Putting the visuals of the accompanying video into the mix with all of the above, there is a sense of slight resemblance to “Uprising” by Muse and that surely is enough validation to check out an intriguing band’s debut.
Check out the video for “Babylon Is Fallen” below:
