In the ever-evolving landscape of experimental music, Cracksinthereal stands out as an artist who consistently pushes boundaries. His latest release, “Burn,” a bold reimagining of The Cure’s classic, marks his first venture into cover songs and represents a departure from their ongoing conceptual work.
Created entirely in a bedroom studio, “Burn” showcases Cracksinthereal’s distinctive approach to sound manipulation. Drawing inspiration from electronic pioneers like Aphex Twin and infusing elements of noise experimentation reminiscent of Sonic Youth, he has transformed the original into something uniquely their own. The track explores themes of insomnia and inner turmoil through layers of distorted textures and atmospheric soundscapes.
“Patient,” is how Cracksinthereal hopes listeners will approach the track, acknowledging the complexity of their sonic architecture. The artist spent days studying the original before settling on their interpretation, paying particular attention to moments like the evocative slowdown during the line “slide back down and close your eyes, sleep a while you must be tired.”
With one album awaiting final mixing and another in development, both potentially seeing release in 2025, Cracksinthereal continues to evolve. This conversation offers insight into an artist who values narrative and innovation equally, crafting music that challenges and engages in equal measure.
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The title “Burn” seems provocative. What’s the story or emotion behind this track?
It’s a cover if a song by the cure, so thays where the title comes from.
Are there any personal experiences or emotions you’re exploring in this track that listeners might connect with?
Narrative is the key element that I wanted to incorporate, hopefully people connect with it
What genre would you say “Burn” fits into, and how does it represent your artistic evolution?
I don’t know, maybe something like post-noise, like post rock but really quite noisy.
There’s often a deeper meaning behind song titles. What does “Burn” symbolize for you?
Burn as a title symbolizes insomnia for md
How do you hope listeners will feel or react when they first hear this track?
Patient lol
What was the most challenging part of bringing “Burn” to life?
Having the initial seeds of doing something different with the material, it took days of listening to the original before I settled on an approach.
Are there any specific lyrical moments in the song that you’re particularly proud of?
I really like the slow down on “slide back down and close your eyes, sleep a while you must be tired..
How does this song fit into the broader narrative of your musical journey?
It’s my first cover, it’s also the first piece I’m releasing that doesn’t really have a place in this sprawling concept work I’m developing.
Do you have any plans for a music video or live performances to accompany this release?
I’d like to, it comes down to money and timing.
What’s next for Cracksinthereal after this song?
I have a record in the can, just needs final mixing, and I have another I’m working on right now, hopefully one or both with be out in 2025, if not, you can expect some singles.
