Swiss Portrait shares poignant dream pop with “Paralyzed”.

new music review

11 Mar

“Paralyzed takes on a more pop approach than previous singles and that is in no way a discredit. The song sheds some of the more front facing stripped back reverb and atmospheric elements for a more defined and present drum sound that drives the song and acts as a foundation for the still present swirling riffs and catchy hooks we have come to know."

Swiss Portrait shares poignant dream pop with “Paralyzed”.

‘Paralyzed’ is the first single from Swiss Portraits 2022 Ep “Safe House” that is due for release later this year. The song was recorded, produced and mastered by the artist himself in his bedroom. Michael looks into his past for this upcoming single drawing emotions from a period in his life where he felt immobilized with depression. The juxtaposition of the up beat tempo and melancholic lyrics really gives an insight into the artist's mind. As always Swiss Portrait delivers his signature sentimental dream pop with an 80’s tinge in the same vein as artists like Day Wave, Hazel English and Swimming Tapes. Paralyzed takes on a more pop approach than previous singles and that is in no way a discredit. The song sheds some of the more front facing stripped back reverb and atmospheric elements for a more defined and present drum sound that drives the song and acts as a foundation for the still present swirling riffs and catchy hooks we have come to know.