Straight from the heart of LA, the party provocateurs Sextile have once again captured our attention with their electrifying yet contemplative new track, “Crash.” A tune that drags you into a vortex of reality, leaving you searching for solid ground.
With Crash, Sextile takes a step back, dialing down the intensity to explore profound depths and intricate soundscapes. It’s a refreshing change of pace from their neon-soaked, adrenaline-pumping track “New York,” offering a more reflective journey.
The haunting vocals of Izzy Glaudini from Automatic blend seamlessly with the iconic Korg MS-20, guiding us through a reminiscent journey of Madchester meets the ‘90s trip-hop era. The track resonates with the haunting line, “Dance away yourself,” making us ponder the sounds that once were and their relevance today. It’s a sonic experience that hints at the likes of Portishead, the Propellerheads, and Massive Attack, yet remains distinctly contemporary.
“Crash” is more than just a song.” says the band, “It’s a tribute to the transformative power of dance. In a world that often feels like it’s spinning out of control, this track offers a rhythmic refuge. While it’s got the energy to set any dance floor ablaze, it also carries a profound depth, showcasing the therapeutic essence of music.
Diving deeper into the track’s essence, they reflect, “Crash encapsulates the human journey. From birth to the dance of life, it’s all about the choices we make and the experiences we embrace. But sometimes, we lose our way, and it’s the touch of another soul that guides us back.”
The track’s retro-inspired video, crafted by John Stavas and Paul Plastic, further amplifies the 90s vibe with its VHS aesthetic:
Since their inception in 2015, Sextile, now under the banner of Sacred Bones, has been a force to reckon with in the coldwave and post-punk scene. Originating from the creative minds of Brady Keehn and Melissa Scaduto, the band’s journey began with a move from New York to LA, leading to their debut album, A Thousand Hands, in 2015. Their evolution continued with the synth-driven 2017 album, ‘Albeit Living.’
2018 saw Sextile diving deeper into the electronic realm with their ‘3 EP,’ showcasing their love for analogue instruments like the Korg MS-10 and LinnDrum. However, the band faced a setback with the tragic loss of Eddie Wuebben, an original member.
Cameron Michel was later reintroduced on guitar and synths. Independently, they shifted their energies to different pursuits. The band reassembled in 2022, introducing their first fresh material in three years through the split singles “Modern Weekend / Contortion,” and “Crassy Mel.”
Now rejuvenated and more dynamic than ever, Sextile are set to drop an album that promises to be a sonic rollercoaster. Push, recorded in the serene Yucca Valley, is a flirtation with the extremes of hardcore dance music sprinkled with elements of drum & bass, gabber, and trance. Both Scaduto and Keehn have been immersing themselves in the world of dance and DJing lately, and it certainly shows.
Scaduto sums it up, “The beauty of electronic music is its unpredictability. People might not recognize the sound, but if it resonates, they’ll dance. It’s a thrilling challenge to figure out how to move a crowd, regardless of the genre.”
Get ready for Push, set for release on September 15, 2023, via Sacred Bones.
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