Optometry – “Comets”
Los Angeles based duo Optometry has a new track out called “Comets” and it’s the next juicy synth track you’ve been looking for. Made up of John Tejada and March Adstrum, they absolutely obliterate your ear drums in all of the best ways with a delightfully rhythmic thump (apparently made possible by vintage drum machines…which begs the question…are vintage drum machines just drummers from the 80’s imprisoned inside a drum kit?)
Synth and drums combine forces with vocals from March Adstrum (who has performance and writing credits), and she does a wonderful job bringing depth and warmth to an otherwise mechanized affair. Fans of Tame Impala (who I still refuse to believe is one person) will find a lot to enjoy here, especially those with an appreciation of the use of vintage equipment.
You can hear it below from YouTube or add it to your Spotify playlist of dark drum and synth tracks. You wouldn’t think this is their first release after 2023’s “After-Image” LP, as it sounds like they haven’t missed a beat. Be sure to check out their back catalogue if you like what you heard with “Comets.”
Categorised in: New Music
This post was written by Chris Miller