Part of the larger revivalist movement in 80s power pop and rock music, Zoe Zahar’s third single ‘NUMB’ bathes in the glory of the decade’s cinematic guitars and opulent, over the top production style. It draws you into a fantasy world, one that seems like a flowery paradise that’s rife with only glittery goodness and fascination all around you. Almost intergalactic, ‘NUMB’ feels the furthest thing from grounded and minimal. It’s extravagant, luscious, and immense. An escapist fantasy coated in futuristic sensibilities but partially built off a nigh 40 year old style, it’s a sumptuous confluence that you need to revel in with your undivided attention.
The London based indie artist blends nostalgic and emotive tonalities with modern opulent electronic production to craft her own style. That diametric opposition between raw sincerity and robotic technicality plays a significant role in her soundscapes. Raised in Israel by a South African mother and Israeli father, Zohar often lifts sounds from her cultural upbringing into her music as well. Escapism forms the bedrock of it all, the most central and binding theme that makes Zoe Zohar who she is. If you want to leap into a fantasy world of amazement, this is the track for you.