indie underrated

Learning to Dive caught our attention with their new single, Trust in Me. This new track, a collaboration with Bravo Bonez, is a moody trip hop banger with a dark and grimy atmosphere. Bravo Bonez’s vocals provide an angsty nature to the track, which are augmented by what sounds like a talk box in the chorus. The message is one of hope, that there is a light at the end of the tunnel for anyone who has been through gaslighting, which despite the dark sound, is a positive and optimistic message.

The production is multifaceted but cohesive, with dense layers of strings being punctuated by wah wah guitar slides that feel reminiscent of a hip hop sample. The drums are booming and bright, with a feel that recalls 2000s punk and hard rock, and following the hook, a sweet and legato saxophone solo emerges that conveys the hope in the lyrics.

You can find Learning to Dive on Instagram here. You can listen to this track on Spotify here.

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