SLASHERS is a project that started after a corporate Halloween party by founding members Steve Gobin and Markus Wagner. Following the debut single “Fear Of Life” in January 2023, what was initially designed as a ‘one song endeavour’ expanded as they linked up with lead singer Konrad Berger to continue the journey.
Their sophomore single, “Something Natural,” saw them take their first steps as a fully formed trio which they followed up with the track “Comment, Like & Share” in September. The project embraces a pop-focused rock output with occasional electronic inflection, creating a creative haven where artists converge to add their sonic flair.
As SLASHERS continues to evolve, various guest singers are set to join, making it a space to host creative exploration. It’s an exciting artistic collective that draws on the talents of its individual members to deliver a musical experience that’s more than the sum of its parts.
Now they kick off 2024 with a brand new release, bringing us their fourth single titled “Frustrierte Menschen / Frustrated People,” released via the Valiant Horizon imprint. Launching straight in with a lively beat of rattling drums and clapped shots, Konrad’s soulful lead vocals glide in to thread theatrical melodies over the percussion as the arrangement gradually builds up around his voice.
Bright guitar tones, followed by the groove of bass guitar round out the sound before the song switches up to capture a bouncy synth rock aesthetic. Shuffling drums drive the energy while the pulse of bass synth lines and stabbed piano notes raise the song to dazzling heights.
Peppered with intricate synth flutters, “Frustrierte Menschen / Frustrated People” casts a danceable vibe capped by stunning vocal work and backed by a constantly shifting instrumental arrangement that sees alluring female vocalisations overlap Konrad’s performance in the finale. Paired with the single is a rendition with German lyrics as well as an instrumental version to deliver the full spectrum of the composition.
Listen to Frustrierte Menschen / Frustrated People below
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