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Music fans are often inlaid into paradigms of taste which alter the way in which certain subsects of fans talk about their favorite tracks or albums. These are never clear-cut nor required for people to enjoy their music, but it is typical for one person to like two different artists if there are similarities between their discography. The example of this phenomenon I want to discuss is the unification of fanbases between experimental hip-hop outfit Death Grips and experimental pop band Kero Kero Bonito. The prior American trio has a year seniority over the latter British trio, yet their name and sound has been a much more popular one, spreading across the Internet with the rapidity only achievable through memes. More often than not, people are familiar with Death Grips and not with Kero Kero Bonito, and so I am here to convey to you that there is in fact more popular experimental music for you to enjoy!
Despite being written long before the days of COVID lockdown, the themes of isolation, loneliness and escapist dreams will be relatable to so many people right now. However, these dark lyrical themes contrast entirely to the sound of the track. It is a lively and experimental pop song, much like the rest of Kero Kero Bonito’s discography. The influences of the hyperpop genre can be heard in the sound effects throughout, such as the ribbiting frogs and robotic glitches woven into the instrumental.
The track therefore couldn’t have been released at a more perfect time. “It’s a song for anyone who has ever felt trapped, lost and alone,” whilst also being a catchy, upbeat and uplifting listen.
Kero Kero Bonito Announce Civilisation II EP, Share New Single The Princess And The Clock Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Kero Kero Bonito have shared a new single, The Princess and the Clock.
It s the first track to be released from their new EP Civilisation II , the follow-up to 2019 s Civilisation I , which is due out on April 21 via AWAL. Similar to its predecessor, the new EP was recorded using vintage recording equipment.
Discussing the experimental and expansive dance-pop song, the band said:
“The Princess and the Clock is the tale of a young explorer who is kidnapped while sailing the world, imprisoned at the top of a tower and worshipped as royalty by an isolated society. Trapped in her chamber, she spends years dreaming of escaping, until one day she disappears. A legend of our own invention, The Princess and the Clock was written before Covid emerged, though the long, lonely hours and escapist dreams its protagonist experiences will be relatable to many
Kero Kero Bonito Prep Civilisation II EP, Share New Song
Watch the group s video for The Princess and the Clock
Civilisation I EP. Part two will arrive on April 21 via Polyvinyl.
Today, they ve shared a brand new single titled The Princess and the Clock, alongside an animated video from Dan W. Jacobs. The track is about a young explorer who is kidnapped while sailing the world, imprisoned at the top of a tower and worshiped as royalty by an isolated society, according to a statement.
As the band explained: Trapped in her chamber, she spends years dreaming of escaping, until one day she disappears. A legend of our own invention, The Princess and the Clock was written before COVID emerged, though the long, lonely hours and escapist dreams its protagonist experiences will be relatable to many right now. It s a song for anyone who has ever felt trapped, lost and alone.