Foliage, the nome de plume, since 2014, of Californian indie rock artist Manuel Joseph Walker unveils “One Side Waits While the Other Fakes”, a mesmerizing track blending lush melodies with themes of deception and risk. The release builds anticipation for his upcoming Austin SXSW 2025 debut.
Nostalgic blasts from the past herald an electrifying present-time immediacy in Foliage’s sparkling and luxuriant distinctive fusion of shimmering jangle guitars layered with orchestrated glaring synths and subtly brassy poignant motifs, pulsing and swinging against a jolting backdrop of shuffling drum grooves, gloriously punctuated by clanging cow-bells, while heartfelt dreamy, yet vibrant vocals fight false insights with hope.
San Bernardino‘s denizen multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer shows once more refined songwriting craftsmanship striking a fine balance between melancholy and euphoria, familiar sounds and rhythmic boldness or experimentation, heightened with catchy lyrical introspection.
Foliage‘s new single, “One Side Waits While the Other Fakes,” is out today, February 11th 2025, on all the main streaming platforms.
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