Incredibly vivid and hard-hitting, ‘Wonder’ feels nostalgic, yet also futuristic. Blending classic alt-rock tones with 2010s-inspired hyper-pop, the record wraps listeners into an evocative, overly emotional artistic universe, one that’s rather personal to its author, Brooklyn-based creative Jackson Sadinsky. He appears to be fully embracing the resurgence of alt-rock and punk-rock aesthetic, yet never forgetting which year it is. One could call it fake nostalgia, but in essence, it’s just a way to honour the past without forgetting the present.
‘Wonder’ emerges from a smorgasbord of textures and spacious sound design, slowly but surely introducing Sadinsky’s hard-hitting, striking vocals and the subsequent synth-powered euphoria. If there are guitars in it, they are processed to their core. The contrast between organic rock drums and atmospheric electronica is truly unique, marking the project as one of the most quirky records we have come across lately.
The way Sadinsky delivers his vocals is also quite notable. His tone is dynamic and sharp, very expressive and cathartic. Speaking about the inspiration behind the piece, Jackson explains:
“‘Wonder’ came to be as I was adjusting to a new life in New York City – “I find it hard to wonder, I find it hard to dream”. In spite of that difficulty, the dreaming must persist. It’s a tribute to the trials and tribulations that make life worth living.”
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