Dexterity – Raise The Dead

Dexterity returns with another fine piece of sonic artistry that breaks all the rules and shapeshifts the boundaries of so many music genres at once. At first, “Raise The Dead” resonates with all those vital ingredients that define so many music genres we all adore, yet beneath all those catchy, memorable, intricate instrumentations lies a delicate structure that reveals all those tiny details, nuances, and elements that place this outstanding band among one of the greats on the contemporary music scene. By blending some of the finest properties of math rock, art rock, alternative, indie, and emo, Dexterity creates an epic voyage through an expansive sonic universe worth repeating over and over again. It takes several listens to even fully grasp everything they invested in this track, and each time, “Raise The Dead” sounds even better. Their dedication to the craft and willingness to push boundaries of conventional music shines here, as each vocal harmony, guitar work, bassline, and drum beat differs from anything you could possibly hear on the music scene nowadays. Therefore, these experimentations with different approaches, various techniques, and many complementary music genres resulted in a catchy math-infused art rock composition that will immediately resonate with the broader audience.

The impressive guitar works are unquestionably a standout feature here. As soon as you press play, the guitars shine in the limelight, delivering impressive themes, melodies, harmonies, chord progressions, riffs, and other sonic maneuvers. From classic math rock virtuosities to funky, jangly, crispy chord progressions, these guitar works define song’s direction and shape a perfect backdrop for all the vocals to shine upon. Also, it’s nearly mindblowing how all these layers articulate together harmoniously without overwhelming each other. At first, these instrumentations are minimalistic, but they gradually become more complex until they reach experimentations that often go beyond comprehension. These are the moments where the band demonstrates their tremendous dedication to the craft, simultaneously pushing boundaries of so many music genres at once. Of course, this track wouldn’t be complete without excellent vocal performance, another standout feature that elevates everything to new heights, commands attention, and guides the listening apparatus from scratch to finish. They employ various singing techniques in order to convey complex themes. You’ll notice classic melodic chants, whispering, and even rapping during particular moments. The impressive vocal range seamlessly balances low, mid, and high notes with such precision and finesse, emphasizing everything Dexterity intended to achieve with this track. These vocal harmonies also contribute emotional depth and complexity to an already intricate structure. The way these vocal harmonies articulate over those profoundly detailed guitar works goes beyond comprehension many times throughout the entire track.

Beneath all those guitar works, an equally impressive, vividly hearable, warm-sounding, complex, almost jazzy basslines rumble, offering more than necessary heftiness, deepness, and clearness while simultaneously acting as a binding element that glues the mentioned orchestrations with rhythmic patterns. These rich, deep, dense, powerful low-ends contribute more groove, depth, and detail, giving more soul to the track. There’s something about their jazzy quality that perfectly pairs with an exceptional drumming performance. Together, they represent a foundation rarely heard or seen nowadays. You’ll be suprised by the sheer amount of various, tastefully assembled, flawlessly performed, well-accentuated beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobations, lurking around, keeping the remainder of the band in line, and dictating groove and pace with such precision and finesse. Every instrument has its place and purpose here, making “Raise The Dead” even more entertaining and appealing to the ears. Dexterity always delivers a one-of-a-kind listening experience, and that’s the case with their latest effort. “Raise The Dead” carries everything you ever needed from math, art, indie, and alternative rock songs. Each piece of the puzzle fits nicely, constructing a perfect sonic imagery. Dexterity are pushing boundaries with their music, showcasing that even longevious music genres like alternative and indie can still sound impressive, fresh, and unique. Therefore, head to your favorite streaming platform and check “Raise The Dead” out.