Australia based Mike Watson, the brains behind Hypnic Jerks, brings us their latest single “Switch off/Return.” Citing influences such as Neutral Milk Hotel and Arcade Fire, Watson delves into the very relevant issues with modern media and the forever struggle between the mainstream and social media “experts.”
Settling into a folksy guitar driven jaunt, Watson’s voice is all smooth baritone and slips into a more shoegazy wail-not-wail for the chorus. The latter half of the track sticks more so to the shoegaze (with a hint of folk); a sort of shoegaze/folk twist ice cream with Watson being the cone that holds it all together.
You can hear “Switch Off/Return” down below from Soundcloud or over on Spotify. Be sure to check out the other singles he has released if you like what you hear and keep your ears peeled for more.