New music video from ooberfuse

ooberfuse is a London-based electro-influenced alternative pop duo formed by instrumentalist Hal St John and vocalist Cherrie Anderson. With a global presence that’s seen them perform across continents, from The Great Escape to Beijing and India to Iraq, ooberfuse’s music has struck a chord with audiences worldwide.

Earning acclaim from outlets like BBC Radio 1, Rolling Stone India and DJ Mag, the duo has constructed a thrilling sonic output over the years since they made their debut in 2016 with the single “Fall.” Since then, they’ve dropped multiple well-received singles, a full-length record with 2017’s The Odd Ones and an EP.

At the end of last year, they collaborated with hip hop superstar Snoop Dogg on the single “Hard Times” with the song’s theme and music video highlighting the stigma around homelessness. Now they’re back with a brand new single, this time linking up with Palestinian multi-instrumentalists Charlie Rishmawi and Miguel Khair on the track titled “Dying Son.”

The song’s release times well with the looming context of Easter and Mother’s Day when highlighting the situation when a child is tragically lost in senseless conflict. Themed around the heartbreaking scenario of a Mother losing her son, the single serves up an achingly moving listening experience delivered via a haunting alternative pop outing with a Middle Eastern twist.

Brought in by Cherrie Anderson’s hushed vocals above the gentle strums of guitar and plucks of acoustic strings, backing vocal lines stretch out as the patter of percussive elements inject subtle energy. As Cherrie’s voice rises in intensity while still maintaining a whispered aesthetic, the background cries of voices mirrors the anguish of the song’s context as the arrangement softly drifts with turns of instrumental flutters, punchy drums and the pulse of quiet synth tones.

It’s a truly emotive work of art that’s at once sonically engaging and powerfully moving. Brought to life on screen, the single is paired with a music video directed by Momen Jarrar. The video sees the ooberfuse duo and two featured musicians performing the song in a warn torn building and landscape cut with scenes of devastation on the area to amplify the message of the music.

Watch the music video for Dying Son below

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