Modeling's latest offering, at Variance, spills onto the sonic canvas like a chiaroscuro painting in motion; equal parts shadow and shimmer. This three-piece band from Fayetteville, Arkansas conjures introspection with the surgical precision of analogue synths and an artist’s devotion to fresh soundscapes. The track is an emotional ballet built on tension and release, its atypical structure inspired by ghostly rhythm of Justin Peck’s The Decalogue with New York City Ballet.
What emerges is a slick hybrid, experimental electronica sliced with orchestral swoon and shadowy trip-hop swathes. Imagine Björk exploring the corridors of sound with Everything But The Girl, layering tone and texture at every turn. Huge cinematic chords rumble into play with astute timing - beautifully bold touches that frame the emotional weight and add a widescreen drama. The track feels like a midnight drive through a city's nightlife, windows down, heart ajar.
Modeling doesn’t just play with sound, they sculpt it with feeling. 'at Variance' doesn’t ask for your attention. It claims it, gracefully and with grit.
Recommended for anyone craving more than just four minutes of musical distraction; it’s an experience that lingers, like vapor trails on wet pavement.