Into The Light is known for their hard-hitting shoegaze, indie rock, and grunge-rock aesthetics, painting vivid sonic canvasses that are rich in instrumentation and thematic explorations. Their latest single “Camera Shy” is all that and more. The track is part of their self-titled debut EP and explores profound themes with lyrical simplicity and relatability. The song poetically exposes the effects of modern-day digital documentation of everyday phenomena.
The song is set in motion with thumping drums that pulse in a steady rhythm, generating comforting sonic tremors that reverberate across the spectrum. Jolts of energy zoom about the soundscape, sparked by the sonic explosion of jangly guitar loops, gritty riffs, and warm basslines. The singer’s voice gives lightness to the track with its soft hazy glow and emotive delivery with calculated spikes in passion and rawness.
“Camera Shy” delves into a highly relevant and prevalent theme- digital documentation and how that affects our psyche. Life in a social-media-obsessed, camera-driven age means that nothing is missed out and all is remembered. This sort of photographic surveillance is harmless for some but not so pleasant for others, especially those with introverted personalities and a preference to be left out of the lens. Lines like “Out of place in time and space, Craving anonymity, And all of the objects of her own despise, She is camera shy, What a time to be alive,” highlight these inner feelings with poignancy.
Into The Light delivers a commendable performance in “Camera Shy”, grabbing your attention from the very first beat. This track is a gripping addition to their growing discography and will leave you wanting more! Listen to this electrifying track here.
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