Kiss Hello – Death By Misadventure

After two critically acclaimed full-length releases, a Los Angeles-based group Kiss Hello returns with Feelings With Follow, another exceptional record that will unquestionably appeal to all listeners interested in multi-layered, psychedelic, ear-appealing music. Linus Landucci and his collaborators did an outstanding job while writing, composing, and producing these compositions, but I will focus on a particular track today. Death By Misadventure is the first song on the album that sets up the pace of the entire material, but it also showcases all the creativity, experience, and skills of Linus Landucci and guest musicians. This multi-layered number resonates with the finest properties borrowed from many complementary music genres. While post-punk comes to mind first, it’s not the only genre you’ll stumble upon on this ear-appealing journey. Quite the contrary, you’ll notice how elements of psychedelic rock, shoegaze, dream pop, synth pop, synthwave, alternative, and indie find their way into every segment.

It’s also nearly mindblowing how each sonic ingredient plays a significant role in shaping a luxurious ambiance. The song commences with catchy synth leads supported by various ear-appealing soundscapes and textures. However, it gradually transits into more psychedelic post-punk segments decorated with detailed, warm-sounding basslines and rhythmic sequences based on complex electronic beats. The song becomes even more mesmerizing with the introduction of cleverly assembled arpeggiated and choppy chord progressions. Kiss Hello shines even brighter with every new segment, and you’ll get the impression like the entire band sounds even more progressive, psychedelic, and cathartic. Every musician plays a significant role in shaping such a luxurious sound that goes beyond comprehension throughout the entire song. You should check out Death By Misadventure as soon as possible because it will force you to listen to the remainder of the Feelings Will Follow. The single and the album are available on all streaming platforms.