Hailing from Massachusetts, Jade Moede is an artist who refuses to conform, offering a truly unique take on alternative indie rock. With a style that takes cues from the early 1990s, his music channels an old-school vibe while offering something forward-thinking and original. As a multi-instrumentalist, Jade handles nearly every aspect of his musical output, from writing and performing to producing.
His artistic journey has seen him master an array of instruments, including guitar, piano, bass, cello and percussion. After years of cutting his teeth in various bands, Jade stepped into the spotlight as a solo artist in 2018 and the following year, he introduced his unique sonic vision with the debut single “Insane Loving You.”
Since then, he’s steadily expanded his catalogue, releasing multiple singles and his first EP, Drum Head, in 2021. Currently releasing music from his upcoming debut full-length record, Psycho Matic Bat Crazy, he now brings us the fifth single from the album with “Don’t Wanna Be Your Frankenstein.”
The single offers a superb snapshot of Jade’s approach to music; stripped-down, intimate and brimming with emotional weight. Mostly crafted in the unassuming setting of a kitchen, he used hand and finger clicks on the acoustic guitar and stomping feet to create a percussive structure, laying down the track’s initial elements using a simple H2 Zoom recorder. This lo-fi setup instils the song with an intimate and authentic atmosphere, making it feel like a private performance.
Layered with additional vocals recorded in his home studio, “Don’t Wanna Be Your Frankenstein” sees Jade Moede fold in elements of art rock, alternative indie and echoes of power pop into a psych-tinged sound unlike anything else. From the mellow percussive groove of soft taps and clicks, the shimmering pulse of fuzzy guitar tones are met with stacked layers of vocals, gliding with engaging melodic lines above the minimalist arrangement.
Presented in a brief and memorable package, the track morphs into a smokey and atmospheric burst of sonic effects in the finale before swiftly fading out to leave a lasting impression of the song. It’s a stellar example of an artist unafraid to explore new musical spheres and walk his own path in the musical world, continuing to build the excitement for the rest of the Psycho Matic Bat Crazy album roll-out.
Listen to Don’t Wanna Be Your Frankenstein below
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