With a nod to the late 60s psychedelic rock movement, and more recently the 90s Britpop era, common goldfish’s sound boasts a nostalgic familiarity, whilst spinning new threads in contemporary music. Continuing this fascination with bringing the sounds of the past into the present, the artist delivers third single ‘I Don’t Feel Today’, releasing via MAX RAD’s independent label Three Sign Records. Opening with the timeless image of “walking in the rain”, the Tottenham-based musician and producer puts the listener in the mindspace of a generation increasingly disillusioned with and disconnected from society.
“We are living more and more on top of each other but for some reason we’re becoming increasingly isolated from one another. The rise of independence and individualism has been at the expense of community and a sense of belonging” – Common Goldfish
It’s not only common goldfish’s words that convey this growing feeling of isolation in our society, but he also injects the instrumentation with so much emotion, whether that be the euphoric 60s synths, bouncing piano chords, hazy production, layered vocals, or the aforementioned dashing bass or a frenetic mix of organic and electronic beats. Every space in the track is filled with movement while his voice stands out as the lone individual who’s “lost my sense of direction”.
