Re-emerging after a notable hiatus, Istanbul alternative rock outfit Riddles in the Dark celebrates the immersive escapism and connection offered by thoughtfully and passionately crafted music.
Liberty (Matters of State and Mind) is everything its title and artwork promise and then some, a theatrical outpouring of melody and soulful longing; as well as a topical but vague and thus broadly accessible assessment of the current world.
Led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Gündoğdu Akın, Riddles In The Dark captures a sound both enchanting and heavy with this new release. It’s a provocative topic and arrangement, impassioned and progressive in its build up towards an immense crescendo and hook. The track already impresses for its instrumental precision and story, but reaches a whole new plane of appeal when the chorus and those strings suddenly explode at their peak.
Cleverly recognisable in both production and voice, Liberty utilises contrast brilliantly, as we move from contemplative, neo-classic and intimate verses, to the juxtaposed power and ferocity of the chorus. All the while, this story and evolving soundscape weave a captivating web – one built of equal parts poetic and personal reflections.
It’s a story that takes more than a single listen, the intricacy and charm of the music distracting somewhat from the lyrical tale at first. As you dive back in though, the journey presents itself with all the more focus, imagination, and poignancy.
An anthem at its core, a call for listeners to scream out the word and concept of Liberty – this is a song that encapsulates the modern day frustrations and lingering hopes of those experiencing repression. As such, it’s boldly relevant in our world right now, universal in its poetry and its intricate balancing of the uncertain and the confident and hopeful.
An epic new release, supremely crafted and faultlessly produced – Liberty speaks volumes on behalf of the artistry and heart that Riddles In The Dark continues to raise the bar with.
Liberty (Matters of State and Mind) is the first single from the highly-anticipated new album Matters of State and Mind. Find Riddles In The Dark via their Website or follow on Instagram, X & Facebook to stay updated.
