Mohawk Castle recorded this entire single in his living room, handling everything from writing to mastering, and you can tell he put serious thought into every detail. The blend of art-rock and electronica here works better than it probably should. He takes cues from Thom Yorke’s solo stuff but pushes it toward a brighter, more accessible sound inspired by LCD Soundsystem.
The song reveals itself slowly. First listen, you get the surface. By the third or fourth time around, you’re catching lyrics and layers you missed before. Mohawk Castle’s been making melancholic indie music for over a decade, and his experience shows in how well the electronic elements sit alongside the rock foundation. Mohawk Castle draws inspiration from his faith and explores redemption without getting preachy about it. Since this opens his second album, it gives a solid preview of his current direction. More uplifting than his earlier work while keeping that introspective edge.
The self-produced approach gives the song a unified feel. No committee decisions or competing visions, just one person’s complete artistic statement. Worth checking out if you’re into indie artists who handle their own production and aren’t afraid to get personal with their songwriting, so make sure you follow the artist on social media down below.
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