Windwaker Weave Their Way Into the New Year of Music With ‘Fractured State Of Mind’
In the fresh days of only the second month of the year, Windwaker is charging into 2024 with an electrifying taste of their next era. Known for their eclectic and inspired approach to the genre fusion of hyperpop and metal, the Melbourne boys have shown no signs of slowing down in their latest offering. Punchy, poignant, and persistently true to their identity, ‘Fractured State Of Mind’ sees Windwaker propel themselves into what is set to be a jam-packed year for the Australian music scene, and beyond. ‘Fractured State Of Mind’ forces itself into your ears through a scratchy dial-up, video game reminiscent flurry of sound, all suddenly invaded in upon by the forceful ‘GO!’ utterance by LiamGuinane. With that call to attention, the rest of the song immediately entrances with its fretting and scurrying chords, housing a perfectly curated chaos that emulates the band’s much-loved raw expression of creativity. On multiple occasions, the song sees Guinane’s vocals glide between brutal and powerful growls, to trap verses, all while still demanding a melodic performance, particularly toward the ending. This remains one of Windwaker’s most notable features- that being the vocal duality that thrives not merely in their discography but shifts swiftly within their very songs. What is most captivating about ‘Fractured State Of Mind’ however, is the encompassing soundscape that hones in on heavily layered instrumentals inserting themselves into a perfect marriage with quirky, nostalgia-laced electronica; a fusion inseparable from Windwaker’s very design. Jolty yet guided, the track traverses through its many twisting segments, finally departing with a haunting outro. On the new single, the band comment:
“'FSoM' showcases a darker, heavier take on our sound without sacrificing the melodies and experimental sound design Windwaker is known for. It's an anthem of frustration, born from battling the forces that try to dictate how we think and live. It's a wild ride that dives deep into the chaos of a messed-up world, yet still hooks you with a chorus that's as catchy as it is rebellious.”
‘Fractured State Of Mind’ is an exciting taste of the next era of Windwaker, and I cannot wait to see what this year has in store for them. Written by Georgia Haskins @ghaskins2002
Stream ‘Fractured State Of Mind’ at midnight local time here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjYYlZVJvS4
