The self-released beast of an EP sets new standards for alternative rock and shoegaze.
The line between alternative rock and shoegaze becomes more blurred yearly with bands pulling influence from many genres to create their sound. There seems to be a point to prove when bands use these hybrid sounds; labels are secondary to good music. Dime and their new EP are perfect examples of this mantra. The whole project pulls from many different genres, yet Dime still has a cohesive sound that feels like it was meticulously crafted to represent the band in its own beautiful way. Everything from the sequencing of tracks, to the crazy snare tone, and even the way feedback is used to add layers to the magical trip that is Dime’s Self-Titled.
The project's first track, Heavyweight, is probably one of the best openers of the year. Typically you want the first track of a project to convey what the rest of the project will sound like but Dime throws that logic out the window and puts their most unique sounding song in the front. This song has a feedback intro, probably the most strained vocals, and the heaviest guitar parts on the project, all while having quieter parts. The breakdown feels like watching dear to you fade away, which, in the context of this project, is a great thing. Flourish, the third track, is the obvious contender for some of the best instrumentation on the whole project, and while the catchiness of the riff cannot be overstated, the vocals must be mentioned, as one of the best parts of the song. Kids will sing to themselves “Time Goes, I Stay” for years. That is how iconic this song is, and it's only been out for two months(as of writing). This article only goes into two of the incredible six tracks, and it cannot properly describe how well-written and beautifully performed this venture from one of South Florida’s most exciting bands is. It truly must be listened to in full.
You can listen to the EP and see what Dime is up to at the links below:
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