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As the world of future R&B continues to expand, forward-thinking producers are finding ways to distinguish themselves from the pack. In the case of Will Brennan and Madeaux, that means bringing acoustic instrumentation back into a field fully saturated with swirling, electronic synths. The accented strings and subtle percussion additions (a bongo here, a shaker there) give “Smoke And Mirrors” an undeniable momentum.
Things really start to move with Brennan’s second verse, a quickened rumination on a past love. The song has an addictive sonic narrative, rising and fall with the hope and eventual disappointment tied to the lyrics. You can get a hold of “Smoke and Mirrors” on iTunes tomorrow—pre-order here.
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