SINGLE REVIEW: Red Output - Varnish
‘Varnish' opens with a beautifully introspective sound, its fragility and delicate soundscape immediately drawing you in. The eruptions within the track feel like mini storms in the calm, leading to a build-up into dramatic vocals that resonate deeply. The blend of dream pop with pulsating punk and roll, sprinkled with experimental elements, is masterfully done. The added jazzy quirks and spoken interlude add extra layers of intrigue, making it an excellent and very creative tune.
An eruption of sonic feeling, 'Varnish' explores a desperate hope to hold on to love in a world where coherent love feels impossible. Red Output, a rock band based in Kitchener, honed this track over months of live performances across Southern Ontario. Their punchy return to streaming platforms began with 'Rafters' back in late January, a groovy and fun track that has already accumulated over 20,000 Spotify streams.
'Varnish' showcases a range of moods: tight and punchy grooves, joyful rock celebrations, and dark, noisy explosions. It's a track that's both fun and emotional, paired with promotion that explores themes of authenticity, falsity, and creation through its use of AI and real art. With this new single and a stacked lineup of Ontario show dates, Red Output is set for a promising year ahead.
