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Every Single Thing
Pop · 2017

Every Single Thing

Bleary-eyed synth-pop that feels like a 3 AM internal monologue. Minimalist drum machines and wobbly falsetto create a sanctuary of tape-saturated slacker-soul.

January 11, 2017 · Sinderlyn

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Every Single Thing sounds like the physical embodiment of a slow exhale in a quiet room. It is a masterclass in minimalist pop, where every element is stripped back to its barest essentials. The track is built upon a foundation of dry, clicking drum machine patterns that feel almost skeletal, yet they provide a hypnotic pulse that anchors the listener. Over this, Peter Sagar layers wobbly, pitch-bent synthesizers that sound as though they are being played from a warped cassette tape found at the bottom of a dusty bin. The result is a sonic texture that is simultaneously warm and unsettling, like a familiar memory that has begun to fray at the edges.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the synth lead slightly detunes and wobbles during the bridge, creating a sense of physical instability.
The sudden transition from the sparse verse to the slightly more rhythmic, head-nodding chorus.
The dry, clicking percussion that sounds like it is being played right next to your ear.

How does Every Single Thing sound next to the rest of HOMESHAKE's catalogue?

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