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Drowning
Electronic · 2014

Drowning

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BANKS' "Drowning" is a dark, atmospheric electronic pop single defined by its sparse, bass-heavy production and breathy, vulnerable vocals. It's an introspective journey through themes of love and sel

June 15, 2014 · Harvest

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Immerse yourself in the nocturnal allure of BANKS' "Drowning," a track that feels like a whispered secret in a dimly lit room. Its thumping, minimalist bassline provides a sensual foundation for BANKS' signature breathy, vulnerable vocals, which float ethereally above sparse electronic textures. This is music for introspection, for late-night drives through city lights, or for those moments when you want to feel deeply, intimately connected to a haunting, modern R&B sound. It's the sound of raw emotion laid bare, wrapped in a cool, electronic embrace.

Moments Worth Listening For
The way the deep, resonant bassline first drops in, establishing the track's driving, yet restrained, pulse.
The ethereal vocal harmonies that emerge in the chorus, creating a sense of floating vulnerability above the stark production.
The subtle, almost whispered ad-libs and vocal textures that weave in and out, adding layers of intimacy and unease.
The moment the sparse percussion builds to a more insistent, almost anxious rhythm before receding again.
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How does Drowning sound next to the rest of BANKS's catalogue?

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It runs far hotter than this artist's baseline.

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