Brighton-based psych-rock-jazz quartet Plantoid takes you through a fluttering and powerful psychedelic vortex on “Dog’s Life.” Serving as a tantalizing teaser for their forthcoming debut album on Bella Union, it’s bound to excite and also pique the interest of those interested in the more experimental. With haunting falsettos and frenzied instrumentals, the track simultaneously and seamlessly weaves together elements of ’60s psychedelia, ’70s prog, and ’80s post-rock, resulting in a lush and layered sonic experience. The song kicks off with a driving guitar line and elastic bass melodies, setting the stage for lead singer and guitarist Chloë Spence’s ethereal vocals to take flight.
It feels both angelic and also haunting all at once. Oscillating between that otherworldly ethereal and spaced out feel to something raucous and energetic, the sheer dynamism present alone is exciting for its compositional experimentation. Eclectically delivered, this is a sonic exploration you’re bound not to have experienced before. Through dexterous guitar work and booming basslines alongside this rather staccato but intoxicating drumming, each element brings something unique to the song’s rich aural tapestry.